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AwardRehabilitation servicesCPV: 85312500

HEA24051 Worcestershire Substance Use (Grant Funded) Services: Lot 1: Harm Reduction Outreach Service, Lot 2: Recovery and Aftercare Service

Worcester
Published 13 Mar, 2025
Contract Value
£430,000
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council has announced an intention to award contracts under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023 for substance misuse services. The procurement process, which has reached the award stage, involves two key initiatives funded through the Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Improvement Grant (DATRIG). The contracts split into two lots: Lot 1 focuses on Harm Reduction Outreach Service to address substance misuse issues in Worcestershire, and Lot 2 targets Recovery and Aftercare Services for adults aiming at sustaining abstinence or reduced substance use.

Both services will run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with potential extensions subject to future grant funding. Representations by providers are to be submitted by 25 March 2025, and the standstill period begins immediately after this notice's publication. The council has identified Maggs Day Centre and Emerging Futures CIC as preferred suppliers for Lot 1 and Lot 2, respectively.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in rehabilitation services and substance misuse support. The focus on harm reduction and recovery aligns well with organisations experienced in delivering public health interventions and those with innovative approaches in the field. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the health and social care sectors are particularly well-suited for these lots, owing to the need for integrated, sustainable service delivery that enhances community health outcomes.

The open competitive process encourages diverse participation, promoting service quality, innovation, and social value, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in public health services.

Notice Description

Worcestershire County Council ("the Council") intend to deliver a number of initiatives across the county that support and enhance substance misuse services using their allocated DATRIG funding. Two of the key priorities for this funding will be Harm Reduction Outreach and Recovery and Aftercare. The tender opportunity was split into two lots: Lot 1: Harm Reduction Outreach Service - To prevent deaths and reduce harm caused by substance misuse in Worcestershire Lot 2: Recovery and Aftercare Service - To support adults (18 or over) to sustain abstinence or reduced drug/alcohol use in a non-treatment setting by enabling people to gain a sense of control over the challenges they face and the services they receive and helping people to find opportunities to be active and contributing members of society.

Contract duration for both lots: 01 April 2025 - 31 March 2026. Further extension will be subject to availability of grant funding. A competitive process was run in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 ("the Regulations").

Lot Information2 Lots
1Lot 1: Harm Reduction Outreach Service
Cancelled

In accordance with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), this notice serves as the Council's intention to award a contract under the competitive process. Services to be provided: To prevent deaths and reduce harm caused by substance misuse in Worcestershire. Contract Duration: 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2026. Option to extend for up to a further 2 years, on a one plus one basis, subject to availability of grant funding and future priorities. Value: PS130,000 per annum, possible lifetime value of PS390,000 subject to future grant funding and priorities. Preferred provider: Maggs Day Centre. The preferred supplier identified through the competitive process for Lot 1 was able to demonstrate how they would deliver the services against the key criteria and gave the Council confidence in their approach to delivery. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 25th March 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR. Written representations should be sent to procurement@worcestershire.gov.uk

2Lot 2: Recovery and Aftercare Service
Cancelled

In accordance with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), this notice serves as the Council's intention to award a contract under the competitive process. Services to be provided: To support adults (18 or over) to sustain abstinence or reduced drug/alcohol use in a non-treatment setting by enabling people to gain a sense of control over the challenges they face and the services they receive and helping people to find opportunities to be active and contributing members of society. Contract Duration: 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2026. Option to extend for up to a further 2 years, on a one plus one basis, subject to availability of grant funding and future priorities. Value: PS300,000 per annum, possible lifetime value of PS900,000 subject to future grant funding and priorities. Preferred Provider: Emerging Futures CIC. The preferred supplier identified through the competitive process for Lot 2 was able to demonstrate how they would deliver the services against the key criteria and gave the Council confidence in their approach to delivery. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 25 March 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR. Written representations should be sent to procurement@worcestershire.gov.uk

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dc4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Awardee Scale
SME
Current Stage
Award

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
£430,000
Lots Value
£430,000
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£430,000

Contract duration information not available.

Key Dates

Publication, submission, and award timeline

Tender

06 Feb 2025 at 15:23

Tender Notice

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

WCC
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Services
Contact Name
Bethany Wilkinson
WORCESTER
WR5 2NP
West Midlands
England
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

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Not specifiedAwarded
SME
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Number of Suppliers
2
Awards Value
Not specified

Documents & Links

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Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
OCDS RecordID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dc4c

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