--- title: "SCE0085 - Inpatient detoxification for people who use drugs and alcohol" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f2bb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06f2bb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06f2bb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06f2bb.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-06f2bb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06f2bb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06f2bb.json) ## Summary Leicester City Council is reviewing detoxification services for Leicester residents who use alcohol, illicit drugs or prescribed medication. The service would form part of the wider treatment and recovery pathway, supporting people to reduce or stop substance use safely where clinically appropriate. The council currently commissions specialist inpatient detoxification and is considering how future provision could be developed. It wants to understand the role and suitability of medically monitored detoxification alongside community-based treatment models, including the benefits and limitations of different approaches. This is a health service, covering delivery in Leicester. The planned procurement is a light-touch service arrangement and includes one lot. The council is seeking views from organisations able to provide or shape specialist drug and alcohol detoxification services. This process is at the planning stage and is not an invitation to tender. Leicester City Council is conducting a soft market test to gather provider views on service models, delivery approaches and commissioning considerations. The market-engagement response date is 4 October 2026, and the council expects any subsequent notice to be published on 4 January 2027. The intended contract period is 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028, with renewal possible up to 31 March 2031. The estimated value is £1 net (£2 gross), although the council says the estimate may change. The single lot is in planning, is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, and the procurement is above the relevant threshold. This review will suit specialist substance-misuse treatment providers, NHS or independent healthcare organisations, charities and social enterprises with experience supporting people through alcohol and drug detoxification. Relevant capability includes medically monitored inpatient care, clinically safe withdrawal management and community-based treatment, with the ability to assess when each model is appropriate. Providers able to explain service benefits, limitations, delivery options and practical commissioning requirements will be well placed to contribute to the soft market test. Experience integrating detoxification into wider treatment and recovery pathways for Leicester residents will be useful. Organisations should prepare evidence of clinical governance, qualified staff, safeguarding, referral and care-planning arrangements, and the capacity to deliver a reliable service if a future procurement proceeds. ## 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/084084-2026 | | 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 16:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084084-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084084-2026 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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