---
title: "NHSE1061 Flu Substance Misuse - Blackpool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066825"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND NORTH WEST (LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA)"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# NHSE1061 Flu Substance Misuse - Blackpool

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND NORTH WEST (LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066825

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of Flu Substance Misuse Services in Lancashire (Blackpool) has been completed under the authority of NHS England North West (Lancashire and South Cumbria). This contract was awarded using the Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. It falls outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £5,940, commences on 1 April 2026 and runs until 30 September 2028, with options to extend at the contracting authority's discretion. The procurement method employed was limited and involved awarding the contract without prior publication of a call for competition. The buyer is located in Liverpool, United Kingdom, and operates in the Health and social work services industry category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health and social care sector, particularly those focusing on substance misuse services. The procurement was driven by the absence of realistic alternative providers, suggesting targeted opportunities for specialised service providers capable of meeting specific local healthcare needs. Change Grow Live Inspire, the winning supplier, sets an example for large-scale organisations looking to contribute to NHS service provision. Prospective business competitors should consider the benefits of offering comprehensive, versatile health solutions that align with regional public health objectives, as demonstrated by the successful bid in this contract.

## Notice

Provision of Flu Substance Misuse Services in Lancashire (Blackpool). The relevant authority has awarded a contract under Direct Award A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Flu Substance Misuse Services in Lancashire (Blackpool). The relevant authority has awarded this contract under the Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The lifetime value of the contract is PS5,940. Contract length has been aligned to the contract length of Flu Substance Misuse services commissioned by the Local Authorities. Contract Start Date: 01 April 2026 Contract End Date: 30 September 2028

Options: The contract term is for an initial period of 30 months commencing on 01 April 2026 with an option to extend for a further 2+2 years at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.

### Procurement Information

The relevant authority intends to award this contract under the Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022226-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,940 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND NORTH WEST (LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA) |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 4BL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Festival Gardens |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHANGE GROW LIVE INSPIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022226-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/north-west/

## Provenance

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