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title: "CP2684-25 Psychology Support into the STaR Drug Treatment and Recovery Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068599"
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buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-17"
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# CP2684-25 Psychology Support into the STaR Drug Treatment and Recovery Service

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068599

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## Summary

Devon County Council intends to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime to Real Life Psychology C.I.C. for psychology support services as part of the STaR Drug Treatment and Recovery Service in Exeter. The procurement is in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing traditional Public Contracts Regulations. The contract is expected to commence on 1st May 2026 with a completion date of 31st March 2027, at a value of £115,053.75. There is a potential extension option for an additional 12 months. This decision marks the initiation of a standstill period where providers can make representations until 29th April 2026. The service, classified under the psychiatrist or psychologist services category, aims to deliver psychological interventions for individuals at risk of rough sleeping with dependencies, supported by a collaboration among local providers.

Real Life Psychology C.I.C., operating as part of an integrated service model, presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health and addiction support. The tender is particularly suited for SMEs involved in psychological interventions, health service delivery, and collaborative programs that address social issues like homelessness and substance dependency. Businesses adept in providing flexible, innovative service delivery models and demonstrating a commitment to social value are well-positioned to expand through involvement in the STaR project. The continued success of this initiative relies on achieving high engagement rates and substantial progress among service users, thus creating a fertile environment for businesses focusing on service integration, collaboration, and accessibility enhancements.

## Notice

There is a national ambition to improve the treatment and recovery outcomes for rough sleepers and those at risk of rough sleeping living with an alcohol or other drug dependency. This has been supported by ring-fenced investment, confirmed annually, that is restricted to support individuals who are rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping within Exeter. In Exeter, there is now a collaboration of partners who have been contracted to operate as an alliance in principle (known as the STaR project) and, subject to ongoing funding being confirmed, that is expected to continue. This particular service is required to deliver the psychological interventions component of the STaR project. The evidence-based psychological support must be accessible and appropriate both to service users directly and to other practitioners working within the STaR team. The service will engage, support, treat and promote recovery of rough sleepers and those at risk of rough sleeping in Exeter to access treatment for alcohol and other drug dependency and specifically to provide the workforce and service users with psychological support to improve the treatment and recovery outcomes. With the main aim being to improve the lives of these individuals, their friends, family and local communities, taking a team around the person approach.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

There is a national ambition to improve the treatment and recovery outcomes for rough sleepers and those at risk of rough sleeping living with an alcohol or other drug dependency. This has been supported by ring-fenced investment, confirmed annually, that is restricted to support individuals who are rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping within Exeter. In Exeter, there is now a collaboration of partners who have been contracted to operate as an alliance in principle (known as the STaR project) and, subject to ongoing funding being confirmed, that is expected to continue. This particular service is required to deliver the psychological interventions component of the STaR project. The evidence-based psychological support must be accessible and appropriate both to service users directly and to other practitioners working within the STaR team. The service will engage, support, treat and promote recovery of rough sleepers and those at risk of rough sleeping in Exeter to access treatment for alcohol and other drug dependency and specifically to provide the workforce and service users with psychological support to improve the treatment and recovery outcomes. With the main aim being to improve the lives of these individuals, their friends, family and local communities, taking a team around the person approach. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intention to Award Notice. The Authority intends to award this contract to the existing provider following Direct Award Process C. The lifetime value of the contract is PS115,053.75. The contract will commence on 1st May 2026 and will expire on 31st March 2027. There is an option to extend the contract for a further 12 months (1st April 2027 - 31st March 2028).

Options: There is an option to extend the contract for a further 12 months (1st April 2027 - 31st March 2028).

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 29th April 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035329-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 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 | £115,053 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK4 Devon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REAL LIFE PSYCHOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035329-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.devon.gov.uk

## Provenance

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