Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service for Adults 25 and over in East Sussex
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East Sussex County Council has awarded a significant contract for the delivery of a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service for adults aged 25 and over in East Sussex. The service, which includes interventions for those aged 18-25, represents a substantial commitment, with the contract spanning from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031 and valued at approximately £48,000,000. The process followed was an open procedure under a Provider Selection Regime, notably distinct from the Procurement Act 2023 regulations.
Based in Lewes, East Sussex County Council acts as the buyer with CHANGE, GROW, LIVE SERVICES LIMITED being the awarded supplier. The procurement focuses on rehabilitation services and is aimed at enhancing quality, improving access, and fostering integration and collaboration across the county, particularly within the UKJ22 region. This tender offers extensive opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in healthcare and rehabilitation services.
Companies with a strategic interest in public health, clinical interventions, and community services would find this project well-aligned with their capabilities. The contract's extension potential up to 60 months further increases long-term opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability in service delivery. Businesses that embed innovative and socially responsible practices, and can contribute to reducing health inequalities, enhancing service accessibility, and delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions are likely to thrive in this procurement landscape.
East Sussex County Council have awarded under a Provider Selection Regime Competitive Process, a contract for a Strategic Provider to deliver a County Wide Service for the support of adults aged 25 and over (including the delivery of pharmacological and clinical interventions for those 18-25), who require support relating to the use of drugs and the misuse of alcohol. ESCC is commissioning a service which gives those who use it a strong sense of being in control of their lives, reduces incidents of harm relating to drug and alcohol misuse, and which responds flexibly to changing legislation, needs and preferences. This contract was awarded on 4 November 2025.
The contract is from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031, with an option to extend for up to 60 months. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS48,000,000. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice.
This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process.
An extension option of up to 60 months will be available. The length of the extension will be reviewed prior to the end of the initial term and it is likely it will contain a contract review clause as per the initial term. Further information can be found in the procurement documents.
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The contract period is five years.
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