Children and Young People Drug and Alcohol Services

The "Children and Young People Drug and Alcohol Services" contract, managed by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust, falls under the rehabilitation services category. This contract involves a limited procurement method, specifically a direct award, without prior publication of a call for competition, to ensure continuity and stability in service delivery. The supplier for this contract is Aquarius Action Projects, and the contract has a significant value of £2,535,636.16, covering multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This process was initiated as a tender, with its Award Stage completed and the contract signed on 12th November 2025. Service commencement is scheduled for 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2032, with a two-year extension option included, potentially extending until 2034. For businesses, particularly those in the health services sector, this contract offers substantial opportunities to engage in long-term public healthcare provisioning.

This procurement aligns well with SMEs due to its stable and integrated nature within the wider BLMK ICB system and social care teams. Businesses with expertise in rehabilitation and community health services, especially those familiar with collaborative networks and capable of maintaining high service quality and meeting key performance indicators, would find this contract beneficial for growth. The engagement also highlights the importance of a proven track record, as it values the continuity provided by the current supplier.