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title: "Specialist Substance Use Detoxification and Rehabilitation Services"
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# Specialist Substance Use Detoxification and Rehabilitation Services

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04593b

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Specialist Substance Use Detoxification and Rehabilitation Services" is being led by Lancashire County Council, focusing on the health services category. The process covers two main service categories: detoxification services and rehabilitation services, addressing complex substance misuse issues. The entire procurement involves a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) valued at approximately £30,217,214 over a 10-year term, with an estimated annual funding of £3,021,721. The anticipated commencement date is 1 August 2024, and the process is currently in the award stage, with contracts signed on 17 July 2024. The specific location covered by the procurement is the UK region, and the Council encourages applications covering multiple service categories without any restrictions.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and rehabilitation services, particularly those with experience in drug and alcohol recovery programs. Given the comprehensive support system required, small to large-scale service providers can find lucrative opportunities to expand or establish their market presence in the region. The engagement in a PDPS framework allows for continual applications throughout the 10-year term, offering sustained growth and the potential for additional funding from external grants. Businesses adept in delivering both residential and non-residential rehabilitation programs will be particularly well-suited to compete in this process, aligning with national guidelines for clinical management of substance misuse.

## Notice

The Service being commissioned is 'Specialist Substance Use Detoxification and Rehabilitation Services' previously known as 'Tier 4 Substance misuse services' and ' inpatient detoxification and rehabilitation services'. Inpatient detoxification and rehabilitation services are a standard part of the substance misuse treatment pathway nationally and are clearly referenced in national guidance (Drug misuse and dependence, UK guidelines on clinical management. Department of Health, 2017). For the purpose of this procurement, the Services are as follows: * Specialist inpatient drug and alcohol assessment, stabilisation, and detoxification/assisted withdrawal services. * A range of drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs including both residential and non-residential to suit the complexity of different service user needs. These interventions will form part of a broader recovery pathway for individuals with complex substance misuse problems, complimenting and supporting the existing community substance misuse services commissioned by the Authority in Lancashire, providing specialist interventions to help stabilise, detox and support behavior change, resilience and address trauma in individuals who struggle with community level support only. The procurement is for a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing system (PDPS) which will be a list of providers who meet the required criteria. The PDPS will be made up of the following Service Categories: Service Category 1. Detoxification Services Service Category 2. Rehabilitation Services There will be no restriction of the number of Service Categories an Applicant can apply for and be appointed to. The full details of the services are set out within the Specification. Please see the Contract for information in relation to the call off process. Contract value Lancashire County Council funding: Total Estimated spend for Year 1 (2024/25) for the Service: up to PS2,100,347. * Estimated spend for Year 1 for residential detoxification: up to PS912,404. * Estimated spend for Year 1 for residential and day rehabilitation services: up to PS1,187,943. Please see the Contract for information in relation to price uplifts. Additional Funding: There may be additional funding available as a result of external funding for the Services however the Authority is not in a position to advise of the exact values of the additional external funding. The Authority estimates that there may be up to PS250,000 per annum in grant funding for Detoxification Services from 2025 onwards. The Authority estimates that there may be up to PS150,000 per annum in grant funding for Rehabilitation Services from 2025 onwards. Blackpool Council Funding: Lancashire County Council will lead the procurement and intends to allow access to the PDPS to Blackpool Council, with estimated spend from Blackpool Council is up to PS3,219,000 Estimated total funding: The estimated total value of the PDPS is up to :PS30,217,214 The estimated annual value of the PDPS is up to : PS3,0217,21 Note: details of value or potential future uptake is given in good faith to assist you in submitting your Application. They should not be interpreted as an undertaking that this will be the value of the services and do not form part of the Agreement. The spend/value of the PDPS may be less if the Authority cannot place Service Users within the Service via the PDPS and has to make placements via other means. Contract Term : The PDPS will be let for 10 years. The anticipated Commencement Date is 01 August 2024 The list will be open to new applications during the term. Please see the Tender Documents for more information. The tender documents are published on the Lancashire County Council Website at the 'Tender Opportunities' page.

### Lot Information

Detoxification Services

Please see the Tender Documents for more information

Rehabilitation Services

Please see the Tender Documents for further information

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023116-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2034 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,217,214 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,217,214 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLEASE SEE LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL 'VIEW TENDER OPPORTUNITIES' WEB PAGE FOR LIST OF CONTRACTORS AWARDED A PLACE ON THE PDPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2024 at 17:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023116-2024
- 13 May 2024 at 15:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015184-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/

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