---
title: "Mutual Aid Facilitation Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068729"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Somerset Council"
published: "2026-04-21"
---

# Mutual Aid Facilitation Service

Buyer: Somerset Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068729

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## Summary

Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for the "Mutual Aid Facilitation Service", aimed at enhancing its drug and alcohol programmes. The contract, awarded for this service, falls under the 'services' category within the health sector in the UK region code UKK23. The procurement was completed using a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competition, which concluded with the award on 21 April 2026. This service will be provided primarily in Taunton, and the contract is active from 1 April 2026 until 31 March 2029, with a gross contract value of £78,480.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in health services, particularly those specialising in drug and alcohol recovery programmes. The contract was awarded to The Recovery Consultancy Ltd, indicating potential growth for businesses with expertise in mutual aid facilitation and related health services. Organisations with innovative approaches in these areas could find expanding into public contracts such as this one particularly rewarding, enhancing their portfolio and influence within regional healthcare initiatives.

## Notice

Secures a unique mutual facilitation programme for use within our main drug and alcohol programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036010-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Somerset Council |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Postcode area | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE RECOVERY CONSULTANCY LTD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 11:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036010-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036010-2026
  21st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dearalbert.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.somerset.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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