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title: "Cumbria Substance Use: Engagement and Recovery Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061325"
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buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL"
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# Cumbria Substance Use: Engagement and Recovery Support Service

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061325

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## Summary

Cumberland Council, on behalf of itself and Westmorland & Furness Council, has awarded a contract for the provision of the Cumbria Substance Use: Engagement and Recovery Support Service, effective from 1st October 2026 through to 30th September 2032, with potential extensions up to 2036. The contract, valued at up to £24 million excluding VAT, is a result of an open procurement process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This initiative falls under public health services to curtail substance misuse, supported by regional and national health standards. The project will be operated across multiple locations in the UK, with key hubs in Carlisle, West Cumbria, Barrow-in-Furness, Penrith, and Kendal, and it demands collaboration with existing community health services. Businesses involved in addiction treatment, rehabilitation, and community health services may find this opportunity significant.

This tender, facilitating business growth, is well-suited for enterprises with expertise in community health services, specifically in addiction treatment and rehabilitation. The involvement of multiple community locations offers opportunities for firms specialising in logistics and outreach services to engage with seldom-heard and remote communities, thus broadening their operational scope. Additionally, the alignment with the UK public health sector's stringent requirements necessitates organisations that are well-versed in compliance and standards adhered to by regional health bodies. Enterprises that are capable of delivering a high-quality, person-centred approach and are compliant with the statutory public health responsibilities, as defined by the Health and Social Care Act 2012, stand to gain a competitive edge in this contract.

## Notice

Cumberland Council, acting as lead authority on behalf of both Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council, has procured a provider for the provision of the Cumbria Substance Use: Engagement and Recovery Support Service, for a term of up to 10 years. Under the Health and Social Care Act 2012, local authorities have a statutory responsibility for improving public health, which includes commissioning services that prevent harm and support recovery from substance misuse. This responsibility is reinforced by national guidance and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) commissioning standards. Substance misuse remains a major public health challenge in Cumbria, with high rates of drug- and alcohol-related deaths and significant health inequalities across the county. The estimated total value of the contract over the total contract period (including any extension period) is a maximum value of up to PS24m excluding VAT, but no guarantee is given as to the actual value of the contract. The initial contract period is six years, running from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2032. Two optional extension periods of up to 24 months each are available. If both extensions are utilised, the contract will end on 30th September 2036. Use of these extensions is entirely at the discretion of the Council. Bids were evaluated according to the criteria as set out in the Invitation to Tender. This contract has been awarded in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. In accordance with Regulation 12 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, the contracting authority shall observe a standstill period of eight working days following publication of the notice of intention to award

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract includes an option for up to two (2) extension periods, each of up to twenty-four (24) months in duration. Any such extension may be exercised subject to the Contractor's satisfactory achievement of all required outcomes and the continued availability of appropriate funding. Use of these extensions is entirely at the sole discretion of the Council and shall not be deemed guaranteed or implied.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040051-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000,000 |
| Lots value | £24,000,000 |
| Awards value | £24,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE WELL COMMUNITIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33693300 - Addiction treatment
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 14:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040051-2026
- 30 Jan 2026 at 14:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008525-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040051-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008525-2026
  30th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.redroserecovery.org.uk
- http://www.waythrough.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
- https://www.thewellcommunities.co.uk/

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