Scope
Description
RBC are completing a ITT exercise for the provision of Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery contract - An integrated behavior change, treatment and recovery focused service for drug and alcohol users including all classifications of drugs, those with poly-drug use and those using new psychoactive substances ('legal highs'). The integrated service will be provided to drug and/or alcohol users with a range of complexities such as poly-drug use, mental health problems, pregnancy, involvement with criminal activity and those leaving prison. Service for adults aged 18+
Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to "Express Interest" upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal. Documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for the project.
Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 27/02/2026.
Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal.
Total value (estimated)
- £35,000,000 excluding VAT
- £42,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2031
- Possible extension to 30 September 2036
- 10 years
Description of possible extension:
+3 years +2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 February 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
6 March 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
24 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | 30% Price 70% Quality |
Price |
Weighting description
30% Price 70% Quality
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Reading Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWBJ-9435-VXQQ
Bridge Street
Reading
RG1 2LU
United Kingdom
Email: pchub@reading.gov.uk
Website: https://www.reading.gov.uk/
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government