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Awarded· 12 Dec 2017

CP1421-17 Complex Lives Substance Misuse Service

Devon County Council · Exeter, South West

Devon County Council has awarded CP1421-17 Complex Lives Substance Misuse Service. It is a contract for other health and social care in Exeter.

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Source: Find a Tender, published 30 Jun 2025. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.

Key dates

  1. 2017

    Contract awarded

    Waythrough Drug & Alcohol Services

  2. 2025

    Award notice published

    Award Notice · 13:29

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About this tender

In brief

Devon County Council has awarded CP1421-17 Complex Lives Substance Misuse Service. It is a contract for other health and social care in Exeter. The contract went to Waythrough Drug & Alcohol Services. It was awarded on 12 December 2017. The contract value is £37,800,000.

It is run as an open procedure. Find a Tender published it on 30 June 2025. The notice number is 036143-2025. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-0555fe.

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Devon County Council involves the "CP1421-17 Complex Lives Substance Misuse Service," focusing on social work and related services. This award is part of a tender process under the "Social work and related services" category and falls within the region of Exeter, United Kingdom.

The procurement has moved to the "Award" stage, with the contract being actively modified for the new term starting 1st April 2025 and ending 31st March 2026. The tender utilised an open procedure procurement method, ensuring fairness and transparency in supplier selection.

The modification notice specifically addresses enhancements in service delivery related to community substance misuse treatment, cost of living adjustments, dependency and recovery services, and establishing an Individual Placement Support Service, with total modification funding reaching approximately £1.44 million. SMEs and large-scale providers alike can find openings to offer innovative approaches to tackling complex issues in public health.

Waythrough Drug & Alcohol Services, a large supplier based in Exeter, stands as a key stakeholder already engaged in this contract.

The notice in full

The provision has moved from a predominantly medical model of substance misuse treatment, to a more recovery-orientated integrated substance misuse offer.

Lots (1)

  1. 01

    Lot 1Cancelled

    The provision has moved from a predominantly medical model of substance misuse treatment where alcohol and drugs were treated separately, to a more recovery-orientated integrated substance misuse offer. This aims to explore an innovative and integrative approach to supporting people with their complex issues to live independent and healthier lives. This aims to pioneer a creative and flexible response for people experiencing one or a number of issues.

    This will minimise duplication and offer streamlined pathways moving away from complexity and negativity and towards futures built on peoples' positive assets and skills equipping them to live independent and healthy lives within their own communities.

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Key facts

Every field the notice carries. Anything it leaves blank is listed under its table.

Contract

Service
Other health and social care
Procurement type
Standard
Category
Services
Contract period
Not specified - Not specified
Lots
1
Awarded to
Waythrough Drug & Alcohol Services
Number of suppliers
1

Procedure

Notice type
Award Notice
Procurement method
Open
Procedure
Open procedure
Current stage
Award
Stages so far
Award
Published on
Find a Tender Service
Awardee scale
Large

Values

Contracts value
£37,800,000

Not stated in the notice: tender value, lots value, awards value.

Status

Tender
Complete
Lots
Cancelled
Awards
Active
Contracts
Active

References

Find a Tender notice
036143-2025
Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0555fe
CPV code
85300000 - Social work and related services
CPV division
85 - Health and social work services
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Location

Devon County Council is based in Exeter. The area the service covers can be wider, so check the notice and the lots.
Local authority
Exeter
Town
Exeter
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Electoral ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Constituency
Exeter
Delivery area
Devon
Region
South West
Sub-region
Devon CC
Area
Devon
Country
England
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Buyer and supplier

Contracting authority

Organisation
Devon County Council
Category
Services
Contact
Mr Oliver Reed
Phone
+44 1392383000
Address
Exeter, EX2 4QD · South West · England
Call +44 1392383000

Awarded supplier

Supplier
Waythrough Drug & Alcohol Services
Awardee scale
Large
Number of suppliers
1
Awards value
Not stated
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Documents and links

Official sources for this notice. The tender pack itself sits on the buyer's portal.
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Questions about CP1421-17 Complex Lives Substance Misuse Service

Who won the CP1421-17 Complex Lives Substance Misuse Service contract?

Devon County Council awarded the contract to Waythrough Drug & Alcohol Services on 12 December 2017.

How much is the CP1421-17 Complex Lives Substance Misuse Service contract worth?

The contract value is £37,800,000.

Who is the buyer for CP1421-17 Complex Lives Substance Misuse Service?

Devon County Council, based in Exeter, South West. The named contact is Mr Oliver Reed, on +44 1392383000.

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