PH060 - Drug Driving Pilot Project Management

Middlesbrough Council has completed the procurement process for the project titled "PH060 - Drug Driving Pilot Project Management," which aims to pioneer drug driving awareness courses in the South Tees area, in collaboration with the Department for Transport and Cleveland's Police and Crime Commissioner's office. This innovative initiative falls under the services category, specifically health services, and utilises a direct procurement method without competition, indicating its status as below the threshold. The project commenced with the signing of the contract on 9 July 2025, and is set to run until 31 March 2027, with a total contract value of £32,000.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in service provision, particularly those with expertise in health services and innovative project management in the public safety domain. With Middlesbrough Council as the buying authority, the partnership with national and local government bodies underscores the strategic importance of this pilot project. Businesses that are large-scale or those looking to expand into government-aligned health initiatives would find this contract beneficial as it involves pioneering work that may influence national legislation in the future.