--- title: "Drug and Alcohol Case Management System (CMS)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066260" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066260" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066260.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066260.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-04" --- # Drug and Alcohol Case Management System (CMS) Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066260 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066260) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066260.json) ## Summary Somerset Council is initiating a procurement process focused on the Drug and Alcohol Case Management System (CMS), a software and information system designed to support the Somerset Drug and Alcohol Services. Scheduled within the planning stage, this process looks to engage the market with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 13th March 2026. The programme caters to all ages across the Somerset region, offering specialist services through three hubs, including support for groups such as rough sleepers and those in the criminal justice system. Interested parties are encouraged to express interest for potential involvement beginning from February 2027, with the contract potentially extending to January 2032. The procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" category, crucial for ensuring effective service delivery throughout the community. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and information systems, particularly those adept at delivering comprehensive case management systems. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises eager to engage in public sector contracts. By participating in this process, businesses can contribute to a vital community service and enhance their portfolio by collaborating with Somerset Council, a public authority operating within sub-central government levels. Successful engagement in this tender can lead to long-term collaboration and expanded business prospects across public health sectors. ## Notice Somerset Drug and Alcohol Services are commissioned by Somerset Council and provided by Turning Point. They provide an all age, cross county specialist drug and alcohol specialist treatment service for Somerset. They work out of 3 hubs and provide outreach to community hubs and other sites. They provide additional specialist services for specific groups, for example rough sleepers, people involved in the criminal justice system, young people and their families. They work closely with other health and related services. ### Planning Information This request for expressions of interest is issued solely for the purpose of conducting market engagement. Organisations that take part will not be advantaged or disadvantaged in any way in any potential future formal procurement. Commercial confidentiality will be respected. This notice does not represent a formal commitment by Somerset Council to undertake a procurement procedure.   If you are interested in this potential opportunity, then please express an interest by midday on Friday 13th March via our e-tendering portal Proactis - free registration is available via this link - Proactis - Supplier Network Somerset Drug and Alcohol Services are commissioned by Somerset Council and provided by Turning Point. They provide an all age, cross county specialist drug and alcohol specialist treatment service for Somerset. They work out of 3 hubs and provide outreach to community hubs and other sites. They provide additional specialist services for specific groups, for example rough sleepers, people involved in the criminal justice system, young people and their families. They work closely with other health and related services. Response to Market Engagement Form https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BvYktXr3okqNov5wNDsMzpothYayXiNKieZJLysLleRUMTFMN1YwNFFFMDRXQ0FSOE1JUFVBRjdFRS4u - Midday, Friday 13th March 2026 Availability for demos w/c Monday 16th March 2026 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019608-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL | | Locality | TAUNTON | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA1 4DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | | Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington | | Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 4 Mar 2026 at 15:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019608-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019608-2026 4th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BvYktXr3okqNov5wNDsMzpothYayXiNKieZJLysLleRUMTFMN1YwNFFFMDRXQ0FSOE1JUFVBRjdFRS4u - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.somerset.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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