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title: "Oldham Lived Experience Recovery Support Service for Substance Use"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0691d0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# Oldham Lived Experience Recovery Support Service for Substance Use

Buyer: OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0691d0

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## Summary

The most recent update on the procurement process for the "Oldham Lived Experience Recovery Support Service for Substance Use" is a Notice of Intention to Award a Contract, dated 14th July 2026. This service, under the management of Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council, focuses on providing recovery-oriented support for adults impacted by drug or alcohol use. The procurement was categorised under rehabilitation services and utilised an open procedure for a PSR Competitive Process. The service, located in Oldham, UKD37 region, was intended to operate independently while collaborating with the local substance use treatment system. The initial tender stage was active as of 5th May 2026, with a submission deadline on 2nd June 2026, but it was later cancelled, with an unsuccessful and discontinued award status.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for organisations experienced in rehabilitation and health services in line with enhancing community support systems. Companies that excel in integrating lived experience into service provision, and those focused on community-based rehabilitation services, are well-suited to pursue such contracts. The opportunity promotes service innovation, social value, and improved access to treatment, aligning with Oldham Council's goals. Consequently, businesses with strengths in collaboration, quality service delivery, and addressing health inequalities will find this tender aligns with their expertise, providing a platform for impactful engagement and potential extensions up to one year beyond the initial contract period.

## Notice

*****Please note: This is a Notice of Intention to Award a Contract notice for a PSR Competitive Process, it is not a PCR2015 process.***** Evaluation and Moderation have been completed, and standstill will start tomorrow. Oldham Council is seeking to commission a Lived Experience Recovery Support Service for Substance Use. The service will provide recovery-focused, community-based support for adults affected by drug and/or alcohol use. The service will be grounded in, and shaped by, the meaningful involvement of people with lived and living experience of substance use and recovery. This approach recognises the critical role that lived experience plays in improving service relevance, quality, engagement, retention, and recovery outcomes. The commissioned service will operate independently, while working collaboratively with the wider substance use treatment system, to strengthen recovery capital, amplify lived experience voices, and support sustained recovery within our local communities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Oldham Council is seeking to commission a Lived Experience Recovery Support Service for Substance Use. The service will provide recovery-focused, community-based support for adults affected by drug and/or alcohol use. The service will be grounded in, and shaped by, the meaningful involvement of people with lived and living experience of substance use and recovery. This approach recognises the critical role that lived experience plays in improving service relevance, quality, engagement, retention, and recovery outcomes. The commissioned service will operate independently, while working collaboratively with the wider substance use treatment system, to strengthen recovery capital, amplify lived experience voices, and support sustained recovery within our local communities.

Renewal: extension available for up to 1 year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066344-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL1 1HD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Electoral ward | Coldhurst |
| Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton |
| Delivery location | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066344-2026
- 5 May 2026 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041209-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://www.oldham.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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