Somerset Specialist All Age Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service

Somerset Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Specialist All Age Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service, classified under the health and social work services industry category. This award follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation, with the contract awarded directly without a prior call for competition under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The service is intended to operate from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with an option to extend for one year, and has a total lifetime value of £11,444,598.

The contract was awarded on 12th March 2025, and will be delivered in the Somerset region, specifically in the locality of Taunton (region UKK23). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those with experience in drug and alcohol treatment programmes. The contract requirements emphasize improving access, reducing health inequalities, facilitating service sustainability, and fostering innovation.

Businesses that can demonstrate strong performance in these areas and are capable of integrating and collaborating with other public health services will be well-suited to compete. Existing providers with a track record of quality service delivery, particularly those who can meet the set budgetary constraints, stand a good chance of being awarded such contracts in the future.