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title: "Independent Peer Led Support Services for substance misuse"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0543c1"
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# Independent Peer Led Support Services for substance misuse

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0543c1

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council has concluded the procurement process for Independent Peer Led Support Services aimed at addressing substance misuse within the region of Portsmouth, UKJ31. This process, governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, involved a direct award procedure and did not rely on the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act Regulations 2023. The tender is classified under rehabilitation services within the services procurement category. The contracting process has advanced from the intention to award noted on 5th June 2025 to the formal award granted on 18th June 2025. The anticipated contract term spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a contract value of £176,545.83.

This procurement opportunity opens avenues for businesses that specialize in rehabilitation services and peer-led support. The successful candidate, Intuitive Thinking Skills Ltd, a small or medium-sized enterprise based in Manchester, has demonstrated adherence to quality standards, integration, and social value. With a focus on supporting individuals recovering from substance misuse through skills development, employment access, and mentoring, this contract can stimulate growth for firms with expertise in vocational rehabilitation seeking to expand their services within the regional market of Portsmouth. The contract also underscores collaboration and service sustainability, offering a competitive edge to businesses prioritizing health inequalities reduction and service integration.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council intends to award a contract to an existing provider for the provision of Independent Peer-Led Support Services (substance misuse). The service aims to support people in recovery from drug and alcohol dependence by developing new skills, accessing employment, and providing peer mentoring. It is intended that the new contract term will be for 7 months, from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2026 with a contract value of PS176,545.83

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Portsmouth City Council intends to award a contract to an existing provider for the provision of independent Peer-Led Support Services (substance misuse). The service aims to support people in recovery from drug and alcohol dependence by developing new skills, accessing employment, and providing peer mentoring. The intention is to award a contract following Direct Process C.

### 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 Contract Regulations 2015/ Procurement Act Regulations 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 17th June 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/033158-2025 |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 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 | £176,545 |

## 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 | INTUITIVE THINKING SKILLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
- 85312510 - Vocational rehabilitation services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2025 at 08:58 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033158-2025
- 5 Jun 2025 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030298-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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