North Wales Recovery Communities Substance Misuse Recovery Programme (Proc-25-283)

Wrexham County Borough Council has initiated a procurement process titled the "North Wales Recovery Communities Substance Misuse Recovery Programme" (Proc-25-283). This award phase pertains to rehabilitation services within the health sector, focusing on aiding individuals with long-term substance misuse issues across the North Wales regions, specifically UKL11 and UKL12. The council, based in Wrexham, acts as the buyer in this direct award procurement, under the Health Service Procurement (Wales) Act 2024 regulations.

The contract, valued at £608,484 gross, is active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with a possibility of a two-year extension. Key contracting milestones include a scheduled signature date by 2nd February 2026. The procurement method employed is a direct award to North Wales Recovery Communities.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in rehabilitation and support services, particularly those with expertise in creating and sustaining recovery programmes for individuals affected by substance misuse. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly well-positioned to engage with this contract, focusing on providing innovative and community-based solutions to aid recovery and rehabilitation efforts. Businesses with a strong foundation in delivering physical and mental wellbeing programmes, emphasising mindfulness and therapeutic activities, are ideally suited to deliver the necessary services and support networks, crucially contributing to the programme's long-term success and community impact.