---
title: "Substance Use Outreach Service for 16 to 25-year-olds"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06847f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DERBYSHIRE"
published: "2026-04-16"
---

# Substance Use Outreach Service for 16 to 25-year-olds

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DERBYSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06847f

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire has launched a tender seeking to award a contract for a Substance Use Outreach Service targeting individuals aged 16 to 25. This initiative, in collaboration with Derbyshire County Council’s Public Health Service, aims to enhance health and social work services in the UK. The tender process is currently active under an open, light-touch procurement regime with a below-threshold competition. Interested parties can submit their applications electronically up to 20th May 2026, and the enquiry period concludes on 12th May 2026. The procurement focuses on service-based guidance and counselling, alongside welfare provision for young people.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those offering guidance and counselling to youth. With a contract estimated at £540,000, businesses that focus on quality could benefit remarkably, as the award criteria allocate 80% towards quality and 20% to pricing. Organisations such as SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate due to their suitability for the project. This procurement offers the potential for contract renewal, extending up to another 12 months following the initial contract period between October 2026 and September 2028, forming a lucrative long-term opportunity for the right bidders.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender is being issued by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire (the "Contracting Authority"), who is acting as the Lead Contracting Body for this procurement. The Contracting Authority is seeking to award a Contract for the provision of a Substance Use Outreach Service for young people aged 16 to 25 in partnership with Derbyshire County Council's Public Health Service.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Option for the customer to extend for 1 x 12 month period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034842-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DERBYSHIRE |
| Locality | RIPLEY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE5 3RS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Amber Valley |
| Electoral ward | Ripley |
| Westminster constituency | Amber Valley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 15:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034842-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034842-2026
  16th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104682&TID100109840&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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