--- title: "SCE0085 - Inpatient detoxification for people who use drugs and alcohol" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f2af" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06f2af" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06f2af.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06f2af.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "Leicester City Council" published: "2026-09-04" --- # SCE0085 - Inpatient detoxification for people who use drugs and alcohol Buyer: Leicester City Council Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f2af [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06f2af) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06f2af.json) ## Summary Leicester City Council is reviewing the provision of drug and alcohol detoxification for residents of Leicester. The service supports people to safely reduce or stop using alcohol, illicit drugs and prescribed medication where clinically appropriate, as part of a wider treatment and recovery pathway. The council currently commissions specialist inpatient detoxification and is considering how future provision could develop. It wants to understand the benefits, limitations and suitability of medically monitored detoxification and community-based treatment models, including different service models and delivery approaches. This is a health service, with delivery for Leicester residents. The planned service is within the light-touch regime and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. This procurement is at the planning stage and is not a call for competition. Leicester City Council is carrying out a Soft Market Test to gather provider views and experience on service models, delivery approaches and commissioning considerations before deciding its future approach. The council expects to publish a subsequent notice on 4 January 2027. Its current indicative plan is for a contract running from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028, with renewal potentially extending the arrangement to 31 March 2031. The estimated value is £1 in total, including £2 gross, in GBP; the council states that this estimate may change. There is one planned lot, with the final procedure and procurement method yet to be settled. This review will suit providers already delivering, or preparing to deliver, safe clinical detoxification for people who use drugs and alcohol. Relevant organisations are likely to include specialist inpatient detoxification services, medically monitored treatment providers, community-based treatment services and integrated drug and alcohol treatment organisations. Providers should be ready to explain their clinical and operational approach, including how people are assessed, supported to reduce or stop substance use, and linked into wider treatment and recovery pathways. Experience of working with prescribed medication as well as alcohol and illicit drugs will be relevant. The council is seeking practical evidence on the benefits, limitations and suitability of different models, so providers with comparable delivery experience should prepare views on capacity, service design and commissioning requirements before any future competition. ## Notice THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION Leicester City Council is undertaking a review of the current and future detoxification provision available to Leicester residents. Drug and alcohol detoxification is an important part of the wider treatment and recovery system and supports individuals to safely reduce or stop their use of alcohol, illicit drugs and prescribed medications where clinically appropriate. Leicester City Council currently commissions access to specialist inpatient detoxification provision as part of a wider treatment pathway. We are seeking to better understand the current market provision and possible options to develop the service. As part of this review, we are particularly interested in understanding the benefits, limitations, and suitability of medically monitored detoxification and community-based treatment models. As part of the commissioning process, the council is undertaking a Soft Market Test. This gives the opportunity for potential providers to share their views and experiences on potential service models, delivery approaches and commissioning considerations. Please note that any procurement and contract start dates mentioned in this notice are estimates and may change. Additionally, the total contract value is an estimate and it is likely to change. Further information can be found through the following advert link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/?advertId=b29bbeca-6ea8-f111-813c-005056b64545 ### Planning Information THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION Leicester City Council is undertaking a review of the current and future detoxification provision available to Leicester residents. Drug and alcohol detoxification is an important part of the wider treatment and recovery system and supports individuals to safely reduce or stop their use of alcohol, illicit drugs and prescribed medications where clinically appropriate. Leicester City Council currently commissions access to specialist inpatient detoxification provision as part of a wider treatment pathway. We are seeking to better understand the current market provision and possible options to develop the service. As part of this review, we are particularly interested in understanding the benefits, limitations, and suitability of medically monitored detoxification and community-based treatment models. As part of the commissioning process, the council is undertaking a Soft Market Test. This gives the opportunity for potential providers to share their views and experiences on potential service models, delivery approaches and commissioning considerations. Please note that any procurement and contract start dates mentioned in this notice are estimates and may change. Additionally, the total contract value is an estimate and it is likely to change. Further information can be found through the following advert link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/?advertId=b29bbeca-6ea8-f111-813c-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084072-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Jan 2027 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | Leicester City Council | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Postcode area | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 1FZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 4 Sep 2026 at 16:26 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084072-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084072-2026 4th September 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/?advertId=b29bbeca-6ea8-f111-813c-005056b64545 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.leicester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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