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title: "Specialist Drug and Alcohol Carers Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
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# Specialist Drug and Alcohol Carers Service

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-963ae4ba-a72f-4b44-a3f3-7180a23824dc

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council has proceeded with the award stage for the contract titled "Specialist Drug and Alcohol Carers Service," classified under the health and social work services category (CPV: 85000000). This procurement process began as an open procedure, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), and was completed with the award to PROPS North East. The service will provide practical and emotional support to families affected by drug or alcohol use and is based in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 1st May 2024 and extends until 30th April 2029. Key dates include the award publication on 11th May 2026 and a contract modification notice dated 1st June 2026, which increased the contract value from £1,491,000 to £1,629,000.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social services sector, particularly those engaged with family support and rehabilitation services. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to participate in such processes due to the specific suitability highlighted in the tender requirements. Companies looking to expand their operations in the North East of England or those with expertise in managing or delivering care services for substance misuse issues could significantly benefit from engaging with contracts of this nature, either through direct bidding for future phases or by forming collaborations with existing service providers like PROPS North East.

## Notice

This specialist provision will work with family members or carers who are affected by a loved one's drug or alcohol use, engaging them in practical and emotional support with the aim of promoting whole family recovery. The provision will be for all ages Additional information: This notice is to inform of a modification to the contract originally awarded on 01/05/2024. The total contract value has increased from PS1,491,000 to PS1,629,000 by way of contract variation This change is in accordance with the terms of the original contract and relevant procurement regulations. No other substantial changes have been made.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bc47098-ce50-47da-b522-3ac7d15668f2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,629,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,491,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROPS NORTH EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 11:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bc47098-ce50-47da-b522-3ac7d15668f2
- 11 May 2026 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bc47098-ce50-47da-b522-3ac7d15668f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bc47098-ce50-47da-b522-3ac7d15668f2
  1st June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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