---
title: "Substance Misuse Specialist Treatment and Recovery Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e8fe8b9b-51f0-4996-860d-552284df4311"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e8fe8b9b-51f0-4996-860d-552284df4311"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8fe8b9b-51f0-4996-860d-552284df4311.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8fe8b9b-51f0-4996-860d-552284df4311.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-09-03"
---

# Substance Misuse Specialist Treatment and Recovery Service

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8fe8b9b-51f0-4996-860d-552284df4311

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e8fe8b9b-51f0-4996-860d-552284df4311)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8fe8b9b-51f0-4996-860d-552284df4311.json)

## Summary

The Essex County Council is seeking tenders for the "Substance Misuse Specialist Treatment and Recovery Service," aimed at providing client-centred treatment and recovery services across Essex. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and will be conducted through an open procedure, with a minimum contract value of £30,338,735 and a maximum of £34,889,545. The tender is currently active, with a return deadline set for 11th October 2021 at 12 noon. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2022 and will run for a period of seven years, concluding on 31st March 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in substance misuse services. Companies with expertise in addiction treatment, recovery programmes, and collaborative health initiatives would be well-suited to participate. Given the emphasis on a client-centred approach, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, thus promoting diverse participation in addressing the treatment and recovery needs of vulnerable populations within Essex.

## Notice

This tender is for the provision of a Specialist Treatment and Recovery Service. The proposed approach is to procure a lead provider to deliver Specialist Treatment and Recovery Services across Essex. The aims of the Provider are to deliver the following, adopting a client centred approach: -To reduce the harm caused by illicit drugs,new psychoactive substances and alcohol -Increase the rates of individuals recovering from their dependence -To promote independent and healthy living, -To improve the health, social, psychological, legal, welfare and life chances of people who are vulnerable through the use of illicit drugs and alcohol. -To jointly work with other partners to improve physical and mental health, employment, housing, family life and crime issues for clients. This will be a 7 year contract. Tender return date 11th October 2021 (12 noon) Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd734bbf-cf16-4105-8f23-b0d9022a89ba |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,889,545 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2021 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd734bbf-cf16-4105-8f23-b0d9022a89ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd734bbf-cf16-4105-8f23-b0d9022a89ba
  3rd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e8fe8b9b-51f0-4996-860d-552284df4311. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8fe8b9b-51f0-4996-860d-552284df4311.json.