--- title: "Commissioning of Lived Experience Led Recovery and Community Support Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065ec9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065ec9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065ec9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065ec9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-27" --- # Commissioning of Lived Experience Led Recovery and Community Support Services Buyer: NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065ec9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065ec9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065ec9.json) ## Summary North East Lincolnshire Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process targeting the commissioning of lived experience-led recovery and community support services. The initiative, categorised under rehabilitation services within the health sector, is focused on North East Lincolnshire. The procurement process, governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, is scheduled to proceed with a notice expected on 1st April 2026. This project aims to develop a recovery community benefiting adults confronting substance misuse and supporting prison leavers and women involved in sex work through various interventions that will enhance their physical and mental wellbeing. This tender represents significant business growth opportunities specifically for organisations experienced in offering rehabilitation services. Businesses that excel in providing socially inclusive and therapeutic support systems for substance recovery, mental health improvement, and social reintegration stand to gain from this contract. Moreover, entities with a focus on trauma-informed care tailored to specific community needs such as prison leavers or sex workers are ideally suited to fulfil the requirements outlined by North East Lincolnshire Borough Council. The tender promises not only financial growth, with an estimated contract value of £2,700,000, but also the chance to make a tangible impact in community resilience and recovery pathways. ## Notice The services will form part of North East Lincolnshire's recovery community, providing support for substance use, aiding long-term recovery, and strengthening people's physical and mental wellbeing. This will ensure that recovery is visible, celebrated, and embedded across the area, helping to reduce stigma and strengthen clear, accessible recovery pathways. The services will deliver tailored interventions that address substance use, promote social inclusion, and improve overall wellbeing. ### Lot Information Lived Experience-Led Recovery and Community Support Services The Authority is seeking to commission a lived experience recovery organisation within North East Lincolnshire (NEL) to support adults recovering from drug and alcohol use, with the aim to develop a an inclusive, accessible recovery community for adults over 18, offering safe spaces and meaningful activities to empower individuals, reduce stigma and promote sustained recovery.. Lived Experience Recovery and Reintegration Support for Prison Leavers The Authority is seeking to commission a lived experience recovery organisation within North East Lincolnshire to deliver long-term, wraparound support to prison leavers. The service will support individuals to address substance misuse alongside improving physical and mental health. It will seek to improve outcomes across housing, employment, health, and social inclusion through collaboration with statutory and community partners. Lived Experience Support Services for Women Involved in Sex Work The Authority is seeking to commission a therapeutic support service for female sex workers in North East Lincolnshire, focusing on trauma-informed care and recovery support. The aim is to deliver drug-and alcohol-free lifestyles, whilst focussing on mental health and wellbeing. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018119-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,700,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | GRIMSBY | | Post town | Doncaster | | Postcode | DN31 1HU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire | | Local authority | North East Lincolnshire | | Electoral ward | West Marsh | | Westminster constituency | Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes | | Delivery location | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312500 - Rehabilitation services ## Release History - 27 Feb 2026 at 16:13 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018119-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/ - https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/your-council/finances-spending-and-contracts/contracts-and-tenders/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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