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title: "Medway Lived Experience Recovery Organisation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06127f"
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buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL"
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# Medway Lived Experience Recovery Organisation

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06127f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Medway Lived Experience Recovery Organisation" was initiated by Medway Council, a public authority in Chatham, United Kingdom. This process aimed at commissioning an independent organisation led by individuals with lived experience of drug and alcohol recovery. The project's scope included strengthening the voice of lived experiences in decision-making and enhancing service outcomes across all age groups. The procurement was conducted under the "services" industry category through an open competition method. Key dates included an enquiry period ending on 9 February 2026, and a tender period concluding on 25 February 2026. The contract, valued at £48,000 gross, was planned to commence on 16 March 2026 and run until 30 August 2028. However, the procurement process was cancelled on 4 March 2026 due to the absence of tender submissions.

Despite cancellation, this tender highlights significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, especially those focusing on recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The Lived Experience Recovery Organisation was designed to work collaboratively with existing commissioned services, presenting a unique opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate and contribute to public health initiatives through innovative service delivery that prioritises lived experience. The stringent evaluation criteria prioritised quality, price, and social value, suggesting that businesses adept in providing comprehensive, value-driven health services could compete effectively and enhance their growth prospects through similar future opportunities.

## Notice

To commission an independent Lived Experience Recovery Organisation (LERO) primarily led by people with lived experience of drug and alcohol recovery, to strengthen the voice of lived and living experience in decision-making, shape services, enhance system outcomes. The LERO will operate across all age groups and work collaboratively with existing commissioned services while remaining independent. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Health-services./2392C7QN45 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/2392C7QN45

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019558-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 30 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ41 Medway |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 14:55 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019558-2026
- 29 Jan 2026 at 19:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008266-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019558-2026
  4th March 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008266-2026
  29th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/2392C7QN45
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Health-services./2392C7QN45
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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