Contract for Enhanced Integrated Substance Misuse Service

The contracting process for the "Contract for Enhanced Integrated Substance Misuse Service" has been conducted by Stockton on Tees Borough Council in the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting rehabilitation services, and aims to address substance misuse within Stockton-on-Tees. The contract was awarded through a direct award procedure, bypassing a prior call for competition, in alignment with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

The process has reached the award stage, with Change Grow Live (CGL) being selected as the supplier. Key dates include the award period's completion on 23rd April 2025 and the contract's signing on 1st April 2025. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing substance misuse rehabilitation services, especially those with the capability to enhance existing service frameworks in line with national strategies.

Businesses like CGL, which have a track record in delivering such services and can demonstrate the ability to scale operations while adhering to specific funded interventions, are well-positioned to compete. This initiative is part of a broader effort to improve drug and alcohol treatment accessibility and quality, offering growth prospects to suppliers that can meet stringent service delivery standards and contribute to public health outcomes.