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title: "Cumbria Substance Use: Treatment Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061329"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-30"
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# Cumbria Substance Use: Treatment Service

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061329

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## Summary

Cumberland Council, in conjunction with Westmorland and Furness Council, has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of the "Cumbria Substance Use: Treatment Service." This involves a comprehensive 10-year programme aimed at addressing substance misuse across Cumbria. The procurement, executed through an open procedure, adhered to the Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. Commencing on 1st October 2026 and running until 30th September 2032, the contract may extend to 2036, pending a council’s discretion on two optional 24-month extensions. With a total maximum value of £56 million excluding VAT, the initiative seeks to mitigate the high drug and alcohol-related health challenges within the region through a service primarily located in Carlisle, West Cumbria, Barrow-in-Furness, Penrith, and Kendal.

This tender opens substantial business growth opportunities for organisations in the health and social care sector, particularly those with capabilities in addiction treatment and community health services. Businesses focusing on recovery-oriented systems, especially those willing to work through Recovery Hubs and outreach programmes, will find lucrative opportunities in this contract. While this contract is suitable for larger organisations, as evidenced by the successful bid from Waythrough, SMEs and VCSEs with innovative solutions and partnerships stand to benefit from participation, provided they meet quality and social value benchmarks. Emphasising collaboration with the Engagement and Recovery Support Service and wider community partners, this tender fosters an environment for businesses to contribute meaningfully to public health improvements in Cumbria.

## 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: Treatment 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 PS56m 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: Potential for two (2) contract extensions, each of up to 24 months each depending on both the success in achieving required outcomes and availability of further funding. For the avoidance of doubt, use of any extension period 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/040043-2026 |
| 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 | £56,000,000 |
| Lots value | £56,000,000 |
| Awards value | £56,000,000 |
| 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 | WAYTHROUGH |

## 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 14:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040043-2026
- 30 Jan 2026 at 14:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008530-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040043-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008530-2026
  30th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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