Substance Misuse Carer Support Service in Blyth Northumberland and Rural Provision
Description: Northumberland County Council wishes to commission a provider to increase service provision within Blyth and rural areas of Northumberland to: * Provide in-reach support into Northumberland County Council's commissioned Drug and Alcohol Service for Adults in Northumberland. * Support and encourage families of service users within the treatment system seek carers support. * Help address the issues raised by the Improving Croft and Cowpen Quay Partnership and sub-group with a focus on supporting hard to reach families in the community. * Increase engagement of families and utilise CRAFT programme with the aim of increasing resistant drug and alcohol * Support the families of service users within the Recovery Centre to help maintain engagement and progress. * Develop partnership approaches for people in treatment and accessing carer services. * (read more...)
Summary: Northumberland County Council is inviting tenders for the "Substance Misuse Carer Support Service in Blyth Northumberland and Rural Provision." This procurement, classified under the Health and Social Work services category (CPV: 85000000), aims to expand and enhance support services within Blyth and rural Northumberland. The process is in the tender stage as of 22nd December 2025, with a submission deadline on 23rd January 2026. The estimated contract value is £222,000, and the chosen procurement method is an open competition below the threshold. Key services will include in-reach support, family engagement, and the delivery of wellbeing programmes throughout the region, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2028.