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title: "Drug & Alcohol Integrated Recovery-Oriented System of Care Services"
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# Drug & Alcohol Integrated Recovery-Oriented System of Care Services

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95c767e5-7f6b-419e-a21d-ce39daa30c5a

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## Summary

Derby City Council is seeking tenders for a Drug & Alcohol Integrated Recovery-Oriented System of Care Services in Derby. This procurement involves two lots focusing on adult and young persons' services, with a total estimated value of £34.2 million. Interested organisations should note the tender phase is currently active, with an expression of interest deadline on 17th August 2025 and submission by 10.00 am on 18th August 2025. The services, classified under toxic substances rehabilitation, will be delivered in the East Midlands region and are set to commence from 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2031.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the community health services sector, particularly those with experience in delivering substance use recovery systems. The procurement method follows an open competitive process under the Provider Selection Regime 2023, making it suitable for SMEs. Businesses capable of providing innovative, evidence-based interventions that reduce the harms of substance use while promoting recovery will be well-positioned to compete. This contract includes monitoring trends in substance use and demonstrates a commitment to gender-specific, trauma-sensitive interventions adaptable to the diverse community of Derby.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the supply of the Drug & Alcohol Integrated Recovery-Oriented System of Care in the city of Derby across two Lots: Lot 1 - Drug and Alcohol Integrated Recovery-Oriented System of Care (Adults) Lot 2 - Integrated Children and Young Person's Drug and Alcohol System of Care We require an Integrated Drug and Alcohol Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC) which serves residents of Derby - as defined by the Local Authority boundaries. Through one contract the service will provide a range of evidence-based interventions to individuals requiring drug and alcohol support across the full spectrum of need. A wide range of high-quality, evidence-based interventions will be provided which focus on reducing the harms caused by substance use and promoting recovery. Intervention delivery will be intelligence led and insight driven, person-centred, gender specific, sensitive to trauma and will appropriately engage with people from the wide range of cultures which Derby comprises of. The service will support people aged 18 and above and must develop distinct and appropriate offers for people who use: * Alcohol * Opiates * Non-opiates * Prescription only medication / illicitly obtained medications * Poly substances The Provider must monitor new and emerging patterns and trends in substance use. The provider must be agile and innovative to address emerging risks/need and responses may require swift and innovative resolution that occurs without the need for contract variation. The service will not directly provide residential rehabilitation or inpatient detoxification but will undertake assessment, facilitation of placement, and continued evaluation and support to ensure successful completion as per section 2.8 of the specification. This is purchased via separate arrangements and this process will be confirmed with the successful bidder. The service will not directly provide community pharmacy-based needle exchange or supervised consumption but will develop appropriate pathways and channels of communication with all contracted pharmacies as part of delivering a high-quality ROSC. The Local Authority directly commissions Urine Drug Testing and screening. It will be the responsibility of the provider to work with commissioners to contain costs and ensure that testing services meet current levels of need and changing drug use profiles. Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 11.30pm on 17th August 2025. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline for returns is 10.00am on 18th August 2025. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for TD2270 Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Additional information: Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 11.30pm on 17th August 2025. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline for returns is 10.00am on 18th August 2025. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for TD2270 Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e386d03c-da4c-470f-ba49-1363acf27aaf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Open Competitive Process Provider Selection Regime 2023 |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,200,000 |
| 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90743200 - Toxic substances rehabilitation services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2025 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e386d03c-da4c-470f-ba49-1363acf27aaf
- 7 May 2025 at 14:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a154da2-f8e4-4775-a5c4-8579991f2ad7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e386d03c-da4c-470f-ba49-1363acf27aaf
  14th July 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a154da2-f8e4-4775-a5c4-8579991f2ad7
  7th May 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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