Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Improvement Contract

Norfolk County Council has undertaken a procurement process for a Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Improvement Contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, targeting community health services within the UK region of Norfolk. The procurement, classified under CPV code 85323000, reached the award stage, with the process recently concluding with the intention notice released on 13th November 2025. The procurement method was a limited, direct award to an existing provider without prior publication of a call for competition.

The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2036, with a standstill period from 14th November to midnight on 25th November 2025, allowing for any provider representations as per the regulatory framework. This tender provides a significant opportunity for large-scale service providers in the field of drug and alcohol treatment and recovery, aiming to deliver community-based, outcome-focused services with a strong emphasis on prevention, early intervention, and innovation. The successful bidder, Change Grow Live Services Limited, a large enterprise based in Brighton, has been awarded the contract based on their ability to meet the material requirements of the tender.

This creates an opportunity not only for Change Grow Live Services Limited to consolidate its market presence but also for other existing providers meeting similar criteria to prepare for potential future bids by delivering comprehensive, evidence-based services in local communities. The substantial contract value of £70,991,740 over ten years further underscores its significance in delivering long-term service outcomes and community support.