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title: "Lived Experience Recovery Organisation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ac4b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-03"
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# Lived Experience Recovery Organisation

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ac4b

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council has completed a procurement for the "Lived Experience Recovery Organisation" project, categorised under Other Community, Social, and Personal Services. The contract is aimed at reducing the stigma associated with substance use and expanding recovery communities within Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom (UKC22 region). Initiated through a direct procurement method below the threshold, this process did not involve competition. The contract, worth £41,820 annually, started on 1st June 2026 and runs until 31st March 2027, with options to extend for two additional years subject to further funding. The overall contract value is £125,460, and it has been awarded to Recovery College Collective Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) and a voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE).

This tender provides growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs operating in the social services sector, as it focuses on community engagement and support. Businesses with expertise in substance use recovery and community development are well-suited to collaborate or seek similar opportunities with Newcastle City Council. The project exemplifies how collaborating with public authorities can enhance a business's profile, contribute to community welfare, and lead to longer-term strategic partnerships. Consequently, enterprises specialising in developing and implementing recovery programmes may find participating in such contracts beneficial for expanding their service offerings and impact.

## Notice

This project for services will be key in the city's ambition to reduce stigma associated with substance use and to expand recovery communities. The annual value is PS41,820

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052280-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £125,460 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RECOVERY COLLEGE COLLECTIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 11:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052280-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052280-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17104

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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