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title: "Public Health Services (Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services)"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Public Health Services (Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services)

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b95050ac-3f92-4d21-b6c8-c1a68ac59dd9

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council recently concluded the procurement process for "Public Health Services (Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services)" within the Social work and related services category (CPV 85300000). The procurement, using an open procedure, involved the provision of a wide range of prevention, intervention, and treatment approaches for residents in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The key outcomes aimed at improving physical and mental well-being, enhancing social networks, reducing related harm, and increasing access to education and employment. The original contract, started on 1 April 2019 and initially valued at £35,700,000, has been extended to 31 March 2026 with a revised value of £39,849,080 due to modifications under PCR 2015 Regulation 72 and the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in public health and social services, particularly those experienced in dealing with drug and alcohol recovery services. The contract's emphasis on diverse intervention approaches, including education and training, makes it a lucrative venture for SMEs and VCSEs capable of delivering comprehensive, community-based health services. By participating, businesses can significantly contribute to public health improvements while expanding their service offerings and gaining a foothold in the public health services market in East Sussex.

## Notice

The contract is for the Service Provider to provide a wide range of prevention, intervention and treatment approaches for residents in East Sussex who use alcohol, legal and illegal drugs. The key outcomes for the Service are (i) Improvements in physical and mental well-being (ii) Improved social, family and community networks (iii) Reduced drug and alcohol related harm (iv) Increased access and engagement to education, training and employment (v) Improved access to, and retention of, suitable accommodation (vi) Reduced offending and re-offending. Additional information: The original contract term was to 31 March 2024 but had an extension option of up to twenty-four months, which has been taken up. The original estimated value was PS35,700,000, but subsequent modifications allowed for under PCR 2015 Regulation 72 and the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) have increased the estimated contract value to PS39,849,080.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dff08ffa-6847-4ce8-8074-f984e7fb7e6b |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,700,000 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHANGE, GROW, LIVE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2024 at 07:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dff08ffa-6847-4ce8-8074-f984e7fb7e6b
- 13 May 2024 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dff08ffa-6847-4ce8-8074-f984e7fb7e6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dff08ffa-6847-4ce8-8074-f984e7fb7e6b
  24th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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