NHSE1061 Flu Substance Misuse - Blackburn with Darwen

The contracting process for the provision of flu substance misuse services in Blackburn with Darwen has been completed by NHS England - North West. This procurement, identified as NHSE1061, falls under the industry category of health and social work services. The contract was awarded as part of the Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023, and thus does not adhere to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

The procurement method was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract began on 1 August 2025 and will conclude by 31 March 2027. The buying organisation, NHS England - North West, is based in Merseyside, UK.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in health and social work services, specifically those focusing on substance misuse interventions. The contract was awarded to Delphi, a large-scale supplier with a presence in Blackpool. Businesses with capabilities in delivering targeted health services and possessing the relevant expertise to navigate the specific regulations of Direct Award Processes will find this type of tender well-suited to their operations.

With the specific conditions of this award process, companies that can demonstrate unique capabilities in providing these services can leverage such opportunities to establish long-term contractual partnerships with public sector organisations.