North Lincolnshire's Adult Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Service
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North Lincolnshire Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "Adult Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Service" under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This open procedure focused on health and community services, with a significant contract value of £22,050,000 to be delivered in Scunthorpe, United Kingdom. The tender progressed from the initial tender notice published on 21 October 2025 and successfully reached the award stage on 18 December 2025, with a standstill period ending on 31 December 2025.
The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2026 and run until 31 March 2033, with potential extensions up to 2036. The procurement adhered to the legal framework provided by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, with the contract aimed at offering specialised treatment for various substance users, including those involved in the criminal justice system. The procurement opportunity offered significant potential for business growth, particularly for entities specialising in health services, substance treatment, and community care.
Given the open procedure, businesses with robust capabilities in providing evidence-based substance use interventions were well-suited to compete. Large organisations like "We Are With You" and "TURNING POINT (SERVICES) LIMITED" participated, demonstrating the suitability for businesses with experience in sizable service contracts and those with a focus on social value delivery. This contract provides long-term engagement potential, ideal for companies that can integrate comprehensive service models catering to different substance use scenarios and can offer a therapeutic service environment.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Tender Notice. Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Service is a Competitive Process under the Provider Selection Regime 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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.
The service will provide drug and alcohol treatment and support for people aged 18 and above. The service will focus on prevention, treatment & recovery. The service model must ensure that there is a distinct and appropriate offer for: - Opiate users - Non-opiate users - Alcohol users - Individuals involved in the criminal justice system due to their substance use.
The service will provide a range of evidence-based interventions to individuals requiring support with the following types of substance use: - Experimental use - Recreational use - High-risk/harmful use - Dependent use. The service must ensure that delivery takes place in a therapeutic environment, which takes into consideration: - Waiting room dynamics - Issues regarding stigma
the option to extend the terms and conditions for a further period or periods up to 36 months, subject to contract performance.
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The contract period is seven years.
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