Specialist adult recovery focussed drug and alcohol service for North Yorkshire

The procurement process initiated by The North Yorkshire Council focuses on the provision of specialist adult recovery-focussed drug and alcohol services within North Yorkshire, classified under health and social work services. The contracting phase involves an amendment to include additional funding through the S31 Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Improvement Grant for the financial year 2025/2026.

Key aspects of the contract are concentrated in the region UKE2, addressing services enhancement such as additional roles and overdose reversal medicine. The ongoing procurement stage is reflected through active contract updates, with the award to the supplier Waythrough, an SME based in Durham, underscoring a commitment to localised service improvement. The contract was signed on 1st April 2025, with an operational period spanning 360 days.

The provision of additional resources and funding underscores potential for enhanced professional capabilities and outreach. The collaboration with an SME such as Waythrough illustrates open avenues for smaller businesses to compete and contribute to regional health service improvement initiatives led by public authorities like North Yorkshire Council.