---
title: "Provision of Drug & Alcohol Specialist"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c074"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c074.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-30"
---

# Provision of Drug & Alcohol Specialist

Buyer: NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c074

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Drug & Alcohol Specialist" service was managed by North Devon District Council, located in Barnstaple, United Kingdom. The procurement was a direct award, classified under the health and social work services category, specifically for the Rough Sleeper service. This contract, valued at £85,756 (excluding VAT), was awarded to WAYTHROUGH, a large supplier organisation based in Durham. The contract was signed on 24 March 2026, commenced on 1 April 2026, and is set to conclude on 31 March 2028. The procurement process was completed without competition due to its below-threshold nature, and the legal basis was the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in supporting vulnerable populations like rough sleepers. Companies that deliver innovative, specialist care solutions can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio of public sector clients. The contract presents a stable revenue stream over the two-year period, making it particularly appealing for enterprises in the health and social services sector. While this contract was awarded directly, organisations should explore similar opportunities and engage with local councils to establish relationships that could lead to future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Drug and Alcohol specialist attached to the Rough Sleeper service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061381-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,756 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSTAPLE |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX31 1DG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | North Devon |
| Electoral ward | Barnstaple Central |
| Westminster constituency | North Devon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WAYTHROUGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 14:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061381-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061381-2026
  30th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.waythrough.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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