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SCE0085 - Inpatient detoxification for people who use drugs and alcohol

Leicester City Council

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04 Sep 2026 at 16:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is reviewing detoxification services for Leicester residents who use alcohol, illicit drugs or prescribed medication. The service would form part of the wider treatment and recovery pathway, supporting people to reduce or stop substance use safely where clinically appropriate. The council currently commissions specialist inpatient detoxification and is considering how future provision could be developed. It wants to understand the role and suitability of medically monitored detoxification alongside community-based treatment models, including the benefits and limitations of different approaches. This is a health service, covering delivery in Leicester. The planned procurement is a light-touch service arrangement and includes one lot. The council is seeking views from organisations able to provide or shape specialist drug and alcohol detoxification services.

This process is at the planning stage and is not an invitation to tender. Leicester City Council is conducting a soft market test to gather provider views on service models, delivery approaches and commissioning considerations. The market-engagement response date is 4 October 2026, and the council expects any subsequent notice to be published on 4 January 2027. The intended contract period is 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028, with renewal possible up to 31 March 2031. The estimated value is £1 net (£2 gross), although the council says the estimate may change. The single lot is in planning, is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, and the procurement is above the relevant threshold.

This review will suit specialist substance-misuse treatment providers, NHS or independent healthcare organisations, charities and social enterprises with experience supporting people through alcohol and drug detoxification. Relevant capability includes medically monitored inpatient care, clinically safe withdrawal management and community-based treatment, with the ability to assess when each model is appropriate. Providers able to explain service benefits, limitations, delivery options and practical commissioning requirements will be well placed to contribute to the soft market test. Experience integrating detoxification into wider treatment and recovery pathways for Leicester residents will be useful. Organisations should prepare evidence of clinical governance, qualified staff, safeguarding, referral and care-planning arrangements, and the capacity to deliver a reliable service if a future procurement proceeds.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCE0085 - Inpatient detoxification for people who use drugs and alcohol

Notice Description

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION Leicester City Council is undertaking a review of the current and future detoxification provision available to Leicester residents. Drug and alcohol detoxification is an important part of the wider treatment and recovery system and supports individuals to safely reduce or stop their use of alcohol, illicit drugs and prescribed medications where clinically appropriate. Leicester City Council currently commissions access to specialist inpatient detoxification provision as part of a wider treatment pathway. We are seeking to better understand the current market provision and possible options to develop the service. As part of this review, we are particularly interested in understanding the benefits, limitations, and suitability of medically monitored detoxification and community-based treatment models. As part of the commissioning process, the council is undertaking a Soft Market Test. This gives the opportunity for potential providers to share their views and experiences on potential service models, delivery approaches and commissioning considerations. Please note that any procurement and contract start dates mentioned in this notice are estimates and may change. Additionally, the total contract value is an estimate and it is likely to change. Further information can be found through the following advert link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/?advertId=b29bbeca-6ea8-f111-813c-005056b64545

Planning Information

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION Leicester City Council is undertaking a review of the current and future detoxification provision available to Leicester residents. Drug and alcohol detoxification is an important part of the wider treatment and recovery system and supports individuals to safely reduce or stop their use of alcohol, illicit drugs and prescribed medications where clinically appropriate. Leicester City Council currently commissions access to specialist inpatient detoxification provision as part of a wider treatment pathway. We are seeking to better understand the current market provision and possible options to develop the service. As part of this review, we are particularly interested in understanding the benefits, limitations, and suitability of medically monitored detoxification and community-based treatment models. As part of the commissioning process, the council is undertaking a Soft Market Test. This gives the opportunity for potential providers to share their views and experiences on potential service models, delivery approaches and commissioning considerations. Please note that any procurement and contract start dates mentioned in this notice are estimates and may change. Additionally, the total contract value is an estimate and it is likely to change. Further information can be found through the following advert link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/?advertId=b29bbeca-6ea8-f111-813c-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f2bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084084-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jan 20274 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leicester City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

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