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Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Service

Wokingham Borough Council

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Planning

06 Oct 2026 at 13:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council intends to recommission an integrated community drug and alcohol treatment and recovery service for people of all ages living in Wokingham Borough, including support for anyone affected by substance use. The service is intended to cover prevention, early intervention, harm reduction, evidence-based treatment and recovery support for alcohol and drug use. It aims to improve access, engagement, treatment outcomes and continuity of care, while reducing substance-related harm and inequalities. The model is intended to be accessible, trauma-informed, person-centred and responsive to local need and national guidance. This is a health and social care service, with delivery focused on Wokingham Borough.

The procurement is at the planning stage: the Council has stated an intention to recommission the service, but has not yet invited tenders. It expects to begin market engagement during the week commencing 19 October 2026, to hear views on the proposed scope and service model, indicative financial envelope and provider appetite for a future competition. The engagement format will depend on interest and responses, and may involve a group event, individual discussions or both. The expected contract period is 1 April 2028 to 31 March 2034. The service is planned as a single lot. The Council has not yet set out the procurement procedure, evaluation criteria or contract value.

The planned service is likely to suit providers with experience delivering integrated drug and alcohol support across prevention, early intervention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery, and with the capability to serve people of all ages and support those affected by another person’s substance use. Relevant strengths include trauma-informed and person-centred practice, accessible services, evidence-based treatment, continuity of care and the ability to respond to local needs while aligning delivery with national guidance. Providers able to address health inequalities and demonstrate a focus on improving access, engagement and outcomes may be well placed to contribute to the service model. The Council’s planned engagement is intended to test whether that model is deliverable, financially sustainable and attractive to the market, so providers should be prepared to comment on scope and delivery approach when engagement begins.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Service

Notice Description

Wokingham Borough Council intends to recommission an integrated, all-age community drug and alcohol treatment and recovery service for people who live in Wokingham Borough, including support for anyone affected by substance use. The service will provide accessible, trauma-informed and person-centred prevention, early intervention, harm reduction, evidence-based treatment and recovery support for alcohol and drug use. The intended aims are to improve access, engagement, treatment outcomes and continuity of care, reduce drug- and alcohol-related harm and inequalities, and deliver a responsive, evidence-led service aligned with local need and national guidance.

Planning Information

Wokingham Borough Council intends to recommission an integrated, all-age community drug and alcohol treatment and recovery service for people who live in Wokingham Borough, including support for anyone affected by substance use. The service will provide accessible, trauma-informed and person-centred prevention, early intervention, harm reduction, evidence-based treatment and recovery support for alcohol and drug use. The intended aims are to improve access, engagement, treatment outcomes and continuity of care, reduce drug- and alcohol-related harm and inequalities, and deliver a responsive, evidence-led service aligned with local need and national guidance. Purpose of the market engagement This market engagement is intended to inform the Council’s approach to the proposed recommissioning and to help ensure that the future service model is deliverable, financially sustainable and attractive to the market. It will provide potential providers with an opportunity to comment on: • the proposed scope and service model • the indicative financial envelope • market interest and potential provider appetite to participate in a future procurement process The Council intends to begin market engagement during the week commencing 19 October 2026. The format of the market engagement has not yet been determined. Depending on the level of interest and the responses received from potential providers, the Council may hold a group engagement event, individual provider discussions, or a combination of both.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0781ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094270-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2028 - 31 Mar 2034 Over 5 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
Wokingham Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG40 1BN
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Emmbrook
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Further Information

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