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title: "Southampton Adults Alcohol & Drug Support Service"
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# Southampton Adults Alcohol & Drug Support Service

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05df19

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## Summary

Southampton City Council has successfully awarded the contract for the Southampton Adults Alcohol & Drug Support Service, aimed at delivering comprehensive substance use treatment and support services. Classified under the Health and social work services category, the procurement follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 with a competitive procedure. The current contract will run from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2030, with potential extensions up to 30th June 2032. The contract's estimated financial range is between £30,328,092 and £64,122,145. The recent award was made on 19th February 2026 to the Society of St James, indicating that the project is transitioning from the tender to the award phase.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the health and social services sectors, especially those with capabilities in innovative and quality-driven solutions for substance use disorder services. Businesses that have established frameworks for clinical governance, experience in community-based service delivery, and a commitment to integration and collaboration will find themselves well-suited to compete. The open procurement method employed by the Southampton City Council underscores a transparent opportunity for capable enterprises to expand their operations within the regional jurisdiction of Southampton, UKJ32. Such ventures not only support economic growth but also contribute significantly to community healthcare outcomes.

## Notice

Southampton City Council ("the Council") invites Tenders from suitably qualified service providers ("Potential Suppliers") for the provision of Southampton Adults Alcohol & Drug Support Service. This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 using the Competitive Procedure. The contract being procured is for the delivery of drug and alcohol treatment and support services. The successful supplier will deliver a full range of evidence-based interventions including harm reduction, psychosocial support, and multi-agency coordination, with pharmacological interventions provided under clinical governance. The services will operate within a recovery-oriented framework and will be person-centred, trauma-informed, and accessible to all residents of the city, including those with complex needs and those not yet ready to change their substance use. The term of the contract shall be 1st July 2026 until 30th June 2030 (i.e. 4 years) with the option to extend for up to a further period of 2 years (i.e. until 30th June 2032) at the sole discretion of the Council. The estimated contract value range is from PS30,328,092 to PS64,122,145 for the term of contract plus extension period. Explanation of this contract value range is provided in the procurement documentation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Southampton City Council ("the Council") invites Tenders from suitably qualified service providers ("Potential Suppliers") for the provision of Southampton Adults Alcohol & Drug Support Service. This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 using the Competitive Procedure. The contract being procured is for the delivery of drug and alcohol treatment and support services. The successful supplier will deliver a full range of evidence-based interventions including harm reduction, psychosocial support, and multi-agency coordination, with pharmacological interventions provided under clinical governance. The services will operate within a recovery-oriented framework and will be person-centred, trauma-informed, and accessible to all residents of the city, including those with complex needs and those not yet ready to change their substance use. The term of the contract shall be 1st July 2026 until 30th June 2030 (i.e. 4 years) with the option to extend for up to a further period of 2 years (i.e. until 30th June 2032) at the sole discretion of the Council. The estimated contract value range is from PS30,328,092 to PS64,122,145 for the term of contract plus extension period. Explanation of this contract value range is provided in the procurement documentation. Additional information: The evaluation model for this procurement applied a balanced combination of cost and quality considerations, with pricing representing 18% of the total available score and the remaining 82% allocated to quality-based criteria. As set out in Table 4 of the ITT, the pricing element was assessed solely through Key Criteria MSQ1 (Value), which carried a full 18% weighting of the overall score. All other assessment areas including Quality & Innovation, Integration and Collaboration, Improving Access and Reducing Health Inequalities, and Social Value collectively accounted for the remaining 82% of the total evaluation weighting. This approach reflects good practice in the commissioning of clinical and support services, ensuring that while cost efficiency is recognised, the award is primarily driven by service quality, safety, integration, sustainability, and outcomes for service users.

Options: Potential 2 year extension

Renewal: The term of the contract shall be 1st July 2026 until 30th June 2030 (i.e. 4 years) with the option to extend for up to a further period of 2 years (i.e. until 30th June 2032) at the sole discretion of the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042472-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,328,090 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ32 Southampton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOCIETY OF ST JAMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 11:42 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042472-2026
- 19 Feb 2026 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015142-2026
- 11 Nov 2025 at 19:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072981-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southampton.gov.uk/
- https://www.southampton.gov.uk/business-licensing/supply-council/supply-portal/

## Provenance

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