Barnet Integrated Substance Misuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Service for Young People and Adults

The London Borough of Barnet has awarded a contract to Change Grow Live Services Limited (CGL) for the provision of the Barnet Integrated Substance Misuse Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Service for Young People and Adults. The awarded contract, with a gross value of GBP 14,565,000, will commence on 1st July 2025 and run until 31st March 2028. This procurement, classified under rehabilitation services, was conducted through a direct award process as outlined in The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

The key assessment criteria included quality and innovation, integration, service sustainability, social value, and efforts to improve access and reduce health inequalities. The contract stage is complete with an active award status. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and rehabilitative services, particularly those experienced in substance misuse treatment.

The project aims for integrated service delivery, social value enhancement, and health inequality reduction, making it ideal for suppliers focused on innovative, collaborative, and sustainable health solutions. Large enterprises with a robust understanding of the required regulatory compliance and public health goals would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. This contract reinforces the importance of alignment with key social and health values to secure future business from local government sectors.