--- title: "Psychosocial Alcohol Intervention and Recovery Service (PAIRS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-80dda577-7fff-48f3-a951-3e08eb64436e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-80dda577-7fff-48f3-a951-3e08eb64436e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80dda577-7fff-48f3-a951-3e08eb64436e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80dda577-7fff-48f3-a951-3e08eb64436e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-29" --- # Psychosocial Alcohol Intervention and Recovery Service (PAIRS) Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80dda577-7fff-48f3-a951-3e08eb64436e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-80dda577-7fff-48f3-a951-3e08eb64436e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80dda577-7fff-48f3-a951-3e08eb64436e.json) ## Summary Essex County Council is currently in the Tender stage for the contract titled "Psychosocial Alcohol Intervention and Recovery Service (PAIRS)," classified under the "Social work and related services" and "Health services" industries. The procurement aims to offer community-based psychosocial interventions for individuals with alcohol misuse issues in Essex, United Kingdom. The contract has an estimated value of £6,501,565 and is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The tendering period ends on 27 November 2024, with the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2030. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs specialised in social work and health services. Companies with expertise in alcohol recovery services, community health, and hospital support could benefit substantially by contributing to this public health initiative. The project entails providing direct support within various acute hospital environments, making it well-suited for businesses with robust healthcare networks and collaborative capabilities with hospital staff. Engaging in this contract can elevate a company's profile within the public health sector while delivering essential services to the community. ## Notice The Psychosocial Alcohol Intervention and Recovery Service (PAIRS) has been delivered in Essex since 2019. The aim of the Service is to provide community based psychosocial interventions for those individuals with alcohol misuse issues, ensuring the service is safe and appropriate and in line with current local and national guidelines. The provider will work with service users to help them achieve their personal recovery goals and outcomes. The service will also provide direct support and expertise within various acute hospital sites, working jointly with the alcohol liaison nurses to engage with and support those admitted to hospital with alcohol related problems, or where alcohol has been identified as a problem once admitted. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. Additional information: The authority will follow the Provider Selection Regime (2023) competitive process for the evaluation and award of this opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f60967-9d2b-4d7b-bd94-db70dab95785 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,501,565 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 29 Oct 2024 at 18:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f60967-9d2b-4d7b-bd94-db70dab95785 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f60967-9d2b-4d7b-bd94-db70dab95785 29th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.essex.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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