The Provision of Rehabilitation and Detoxification Services for under 18s

The recent public procurement process managed by Lancashire County Council focused on the provision of rehabilitation and detoxification services for individuals under 18 years old, falling under the Health sector category. This contract, valued at £66,000, was awarded under urgent circumstances provided by the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. The contract services commenced on 12 May 2025 and concluded on 3 August 2025.

Despite being a limited procurement method due to the absence of prior competition notice, the award was necessitated by unforeseeable conditions. The geographic focus for service delivery spanned several UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, especially those equipped to manage unforeseen urgencies with high-quality deliverables.

Providers focusing on comprehensive rehabilitation programmes will find this to be a fitting engagement, allowing them to establish or expand their services within the public health sector. SMEs like Gladstones Clinic Limited, the awarded supplier, are particularly well-suited for such contracts, benefiting from the focussed scope and regional authority engagement in managing specialised health services.