---
title: "The Provision of Drugs and Alcohol Counselling and Education at MCTC - UK1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c948"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-07-13"
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# The Provision of Drugs and Alcohol Counselling and Education at MCTC - UK1

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c948

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process to secure a three-year service contract for the provision of drugs, alcohol, and anger management counselling and education at the Military Corrective Training Centre (MCTC) in Colchester. This contract is scheduled to commence on 1 December 2026 and conclude on 30 November 2029. The procurement is in the planning stage and is classified under the services category, specifically counselling services (CPV code: 85312320). An open procurement method has been selected, facilitating competitive participation below the threshold. Interested parties should note that the principal location for service delivery is within the United Kingdom, with the relevant overseeing authority being a central government entity.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling and educational services, particularly those with experience in substance misuse and anger management. The Ministry's open competition invites small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, making it an attractive option for companies looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts. Given the contract's nature and focus, firms with a proven track record in delivering evidence-based therapeutic services in a structured, correctional environment will find this an apt match for their expertise and capabilities.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence requires a three-year contract, commencing 1 December, for the provision of drugs, alcohol, and anger management counselling and education services at the Military Corrective Training Centre (MCTC), Colchester. This service aims to support detainees in overcoming substance misuse and related issues through evidence-based one-to-one counselling and group education sessions, delivered year-round during normal working hours.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065506-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 09:54 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065506-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065506-2026
  13th July 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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