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title: "Psychosocial Alcohol Intervention and Recovery Service (PAIRS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0495ce"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Psychosocial Alcohol Intervention and Recovery Service (PAIRS)

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0495ce

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## Summary

Essex County Council has formally awarded the Psychosocial Alcohol Intervention and Recovery Service (PAIRS) contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) on 17 February 2025. This contract, worth £4,598,190 over its lifetime, will run from 1 April 2025 through 31 March 2030. The service, which falls under the social work and related services industry category, is focused on providing community-based psychosocial interventions for individuals with alcohol misuse issues in Essex. The service will also extend direct support and expertise within acute hospital sites, working in coordination with alcohol liaison nurses. The procurement, conducted under an open procedure, was completed in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, excluding the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in healthcare and social services. Companies specializing in alcohol intervention and recovery services with the ability to provide tailored psychosocial support will find this contract particularly suitable. SMEs and large organisations alike are encouraged to consider this opportunity for service delivery in Essex, potentially expanding their portfolio in public health services and establishing long-term partnerships with local authorities. Engaging in this contract could enhance a company's reputation and provide steady revenue over the five-year term, with a possible two-year extension, thereby contributing to business growth and sustainability.

## Notice

Essex County Council is re-commissioning the Psychosocial Alcohol Intervention and Recovery Service (PAIRS). This is a notice for intention to award a contract under the PSR competitive process, with approximate lifetime value of PS4,643,975. This is an existing service which will be re-commissioned between 1 April 2025 - 31 March 2030. The Psychosocial Alcohol Intervention and Recovery Service (PAIRS) has been delivered in Essex since 2019. The aim of the Service is to provide community based psychosocial interventions for those individuals with alcohol misuse issues, ensuring the service is safe and appropriate and in line with current local and national guidelines. The provider will work with service users to help them achieve their personal recovery goals and outcomes. The service will also provide direct support and expertise within various acute hospital sites, working jointly with the alcohol liaison nurses to engage with and support those admitted to hospital with alcohol related problems, or where alcohol has been identified as a problem once admitted.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Essex County Council is re-commissioning the Psychosocial Alcohol Intervention and Recovery Service (PAIRS). This is a notice for intention to award a contract under the PSR competitive process, with approximate lifetime value of PS4,643,975. This is an existing service which will be re-commissioned between 1 April 2025 - 31 March 2030. The Psychosocial Alcohol Intervention and Recovery Service (PAIRS) has been delivered in Essex since 2019. The aim of the Service is to provide community based psychosocial interventions for those individuals with alcohol misuse issues, ensuring the service is safe and appropriate and in line with current local and national guidelines. The provider will work with service users to help them achieve their personal recovery goals and outcomes. The service will also provide direct support and expertise within various acute hospital sites, working jointly with the alcohol liaison nurses to engage with and support those admitted to hospital with alcohol related problems, or where alcohol has been identified as a problem once admitted.

Renewal: Extension period of up to 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013746-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,501,565 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,598,190 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | OPEN ROAD SOLUTIONS; THE CHILDREN’S SOCIETY (SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2025 at 14:43 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013746-2025
- 24 Jan 2025 at 17:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002622-2025
- 29 Oct 2024 at 18:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035095-2024
- 27 Aug 2024 at 16:13 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027348-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://www.essex.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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