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Planning

13 Jul 2026 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process to secure a three-year service contract for the provision of drugs, alcohol, and anger management counselling and education at the Military Corrective Training Centre (MCTC) in Colchester. This contract is scheduled to commence on 1 December 2026 and conclude on 30 November 2029. The procurement is in the planning stage and is classified under the services category, specifically counselling services (CPV code: 85312320). An open procurement method has been selected, facilitating competitive participation below the threshold. Interested parties should note that the principal location for service delivery is within the United Kingdom, with the relevant overseeing authority being a central government entity.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling and educational services, particularly those with experience in substance misuse and anger management. The Ministry's open competition invites small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, making it an attractive option for companies looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts. Given the contract's nature and focus, firms with a proven track record in delivering evidence-based therapeutic services in a structured, correctional environment will find this an apt match for their expertise and capabilities.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Drugs and Alcohol Counselling and Education at MCTC - UK1

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence requires a three-year contract, commencing 1 December, for the provision of drugs, alcohol, and anger management counselling and education services at the Military Corrective Training Centre (MCTC), Colchester. This service aims to support detainees in overcoming substance misuse and related issues through evidence-based one-to-one counselling and group education sessions, delivered year-round during normal working hours.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c948
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065506-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

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