Drug and Alcohol Family Support

Wirral Council has awarded a public procurement contract for the provision of Drug and Alcohol Family Support services, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract is awarded to Spider Project Wirral CIC and will run from 15 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The award process was conducted through a direct procurement method without competition, as it falls below the threshold.

The primary objective of the service is to assist the families, carers, and friends of individuals who struggle with drug or alcohol addiction. The procurement process has been completed, and the standstill period is scheduled from 28 March 2025 to 8 April 2025. The service will be delivered in Wallasey, United Kingdom, under CPV code 85312500-4 for rehabilitation services.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in rehabilitation and support services for substance misuse. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in providing dynamic, multi-faceted family support in the context of drug and alcohol addiction will find this contract particularly suitable. Organisations capable of delivering multifaceted support and understanding the complex needs of families affected by addiction will have the potential for business growth through such public contracts.

Engaging in public procurement opportunities can help SMEs build credibility, expand their service portfolio, and establish long-lasting relationships with public authorities.