Community Rehabilitation Service

Essex County Council has awarded a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for the re-commissioning of the Community Rehabilitation Service, with a contract period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030, and potential for a two-year extension until 2032. The awarded contract, effective from 17 February 2025, is valued at approximately £4,499,976. This procurement falls within the health and social work services industry category, addressing rehabilitation services to support healthy lifestyles and level up health across Essex, UKH3 region.

This procurement manifests the Council’s commitment to health, care, and wellbeing for the community, including support for vulnerable groups. Key dates include the contract signing on 24 January 2025 and service commencement on 1 April 2025. The re-commissioned Community Rehabilitation Service offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in addiction recovery programs.

Enterprises capable of delivering community-based intensive rehabilitation and support services tailored to vulnerable adults, children, and families affected by substance misuse may find this tender an excellent match. This initiative will engage multiple sectors including healthcare, youth offending, police, probation, prison services, and independent recovery-focused bodies, underscoring the need for collaborative, multi-disciplinary responses to the outlined community needs. The selected provider, The Forward Trust, was chosen for its alignment with these objectives, having met the prerequisite selection criteria.