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title: "Provision of D&A Harm Reduction - PSR Direct Award Process C"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050976"
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# Provision of D&A Harm Reduction - PSR Direct Award Process C

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050976

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## Summary

Blackpool Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of public health services relating to drugs and alcohol adult harm reduction, non-clinical sexual health harm reduction services, and assertive outreach. The contract, titled "Provision of D&A Harm Reduction - PSR Direct Award Process C," falls under the health services category (CPV code: 85100000) and primarily targets services. The contract has been awarded to Renaissance UK Ltd through a direct award process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract was formalised on 31st March 2025, and its operational phase begins on 1st April 2025, continuing through to 31st March 2026, with potential extensions possible based on contract reviews and budget availability. The procurement was completed using a limited method without prior publication due to it falling outside the scope of standard regulations.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in healthcare services and those with expertise in harm reduction and outreach programmes. Due to the focus on harm reduction, organisations or providers that can demonstrate strong integration and collaboration capabilities, along with service sustainability and innovation, would benefit most from participating in such procurement processes. Furthermore, companies that incorporate social value, improving access, and reducing health inequalities into their offerings are well-suited to make substantial impacts and gain from similar contracts in the future. The focus on community health and sustainability presents a valuable opportunity for experienced providers to extend their influence and operations within the UK's healthcare landscape.

## Notice

Provision of Public Health Services Relating to Drugs & Alcohol Adult Harm Reduction, Assertive Outreach together with Non Clinical Sexual Health Harm Reduction Services. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C. The Supplier was notified in March 2025. The contract will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 (with option to extend incrementally 1+1+1+1 years subject to contract review and budget availability). There are no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision. The Authority did not received any representations during the standstill process.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision of Public Health Services Relating to Drugs & Alcohol Adult Harm Reduction, Assertive Outreach together with Non Clinical Sexual Health Harm Reduction Services, this contract has now been formally awarded to Renaissance UK Ltd following PSR direct award Process C. The Service will develop an integrated and sustainable approach to harm reduction to improve the lives of the population. It will utilise peers/people with lived experience to support this model. Help people to live longer and sustain healthier lives by reducing preventable deaths and the burden of ill health associated with smoking, high blood pressure, obesity, poor diet, poor mental health, insufficient exercise, poor sexual health and substance misuse. Reducing the burden of disease and disability in life by focusing on preventing and recovering from the conditions with the greatest impact, including dementia, anxiety, depression and drug dependency (Substance Misuse).

### Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020802-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £910,306 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD42 Blackpool |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 13 May 2025 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020802-2025
- 29 Apr 2025 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017723-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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