Scope
Reference
PM312580
Description
East Sussex County Council (ESCC) are looking for a Strategic Partner to deliver a County Wide Service for the support of adults aged 25 and over (including the delivery of pharmacological and clinical interventions for those aged 18-25) who require support relating to the use of drugs and misuse of alcohol. ESCC wants to commission a service which gives those who use it a strong sense of being in control of their lives, reduces incidents of harm relating to drug and alcohol misuse, and which responds flexibly to changing legislation, needs, and preferences.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.
Further information can be found in the procurement documents.
The Publication date of next tender notice (estimated) is based on the contract being fully extended as explicitly allowed for. When the contract is due for renewal a Tender Notice will be published approximately six months prior to the contract expiry date. The Council has full discretion around the timing of this however.
Total value (estimated)
- £48,000,000 excluding VAT
- £57,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2036
- 10 years, 4 months, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
An extension option of up to 60 months will be available. The length of the extension will be reviewed prior to the end of the initial term and it is likely it will contain a contract review clause as per the initial term.
Further information can be found in the procurement documents.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
Contract locations
- UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 July 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
30 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com
Proactis opportunity reference number: RFX1001065
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
31 October 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 October 2035
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents. |
Quality | 85% |
| Price | Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents. |
Price | 15% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Under the Provider Selection Regime it is not a mandatory requirement to publish a Preliminary market engagement notice.
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address.
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via:
Contracting authority
East Sussex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXGX-2145-PRQJ
County Hall, St Anne's Crescent
Lewes
BN7 1UE
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government