North Lincolnshire's Adult Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Service

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.