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title: "Towards Better Health (TBH) Partnership"
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# Towards Better Health (TBH) Partnership

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04edf1

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Towards Better Health (TBH) Partnership" is managed by Portsmouth City Council and falls under the industry category of rehabilitation services. This procurement, located in Portsmouth, UK, involves the direct awarding of a contract for services aimed at improving support for individuals experiencing rough sleeping with drug and alcohol dependencies. The contract term is set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with an annual value of £99,993.48. This process, governed by the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, follows a limited procurement method without prior publication, making use of Direct Award Process C. The formal awarding of the contract has been confirmed as of 28th March 2025, initiating a standstill period to ensure transparency and allow for any necessary representations.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses offering specialised rehabilitation services, particularly those with experience in supporting vulnerable populations. Organisations capable of demonstrating quality service delivery, value, integration, innovation, and a commitment to improving access and reducing health inequalities will be well-suited to compete. The opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Outcomehome, who are experienced suppliers in this field and capable of sustaining continuity of care. Businesses seeking to strengthen their position in the public health services sector can leverage this contract to showcase their ability to deliver impactful social value and contribute positively to community well-being.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council intends to award a contract to an existing provider for the provision of an existing service, the Towards Better Health (TBH) partnership. The aim of the service is to improve support and outcomes for people experiencing rough sleeping who have drug and alcohol dependence needs. It is intended that the initial contract term will be for 12 months, from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 with an annual contract value of PS99,993.48 The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, following Direct Award Process C. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Portsmouth City Council intends to award a contract to an existing provider for the provision of an existing service, The Towards Better Health (TBH) partnership, following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. Portsmouth City Council was awarded funding from Public Health England and the Department for Housing, Communities and Local Government (DHCLG) as part of the rough sleeping drug and alcohol treatment grant. The aim of the service is to improve support and outcomes for people experiencing rough sleeping who have drug and alcohol dependence needs. It will ensure that the engagement that people have had with drug and alcohol treatment services whilst in emergency accommodation during Covid -19 pandemic is maintained as they move into longer term accommodation (continuity of care); support people to access, and engage in, drug and alcohol treatment who have not yet done so (access and engagement) and build resilience and capacity in local drug and alcohol treatment systems to continue to meet the needs of this population in future years (resilient and sustainable models of care). The main objectices of the service are: * Reduce rough sleeping in the city * Increase access for those accommodated through Covid-19 pandemic into drug and alcohol services * Increase access into drug and alcohol services for those rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping. * Reduce drug related deaths * Reduce evictions from hostels and interim housing * Reduce anti-social behaviour/crime * Increase access/registration to Primary Care * Increase access into mainstream Mental health services * Improved Mental Health & Wellbeing of population The initial contract value is PS99,993.48. It is intended that the initial contract term will be for 12 months, from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. Portsmouth City Council reserves the right to extend this contract term on a yearly basis, subject to performance and future grant funding.

Options: The 12 month contract value is PS99,993.48. It is intended that the contract term will be for 12 months, from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. Portsmouth City Council reserves the right to extend this contract term, subject to performance and future grant funding at a cost of approximately PS100k per annum.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to Portsmouth City Council by midnight on 27th March 2025 via email to phcontracts@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016581-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £99,993 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ31 Portsmouth |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OUTCOMEHOME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 14:16 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016581-2025
- 17 Mar 2025 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009697-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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