Scope
Reference
WNC00000555
Description
West Northamptonshire Council wishes to procure an integrated alcohol and drug service, which includes prevention and early intervention, treatment, recovery and builds community resilience. The new all-age service will be outcome based and recovery focused, delivering a shift towards prevention and early interventions. It will demonstrate innovation and implement evidence based good practice to deliver the best possible outcomes for individuals and their families. There will be a sharp focus on reducing associated harms caused to children.
The new service will be responsible for delivery of a comprehensive and dynamic range of services, to prevent and address the alcohol and drug related needs of adults, children and young people and the consequent impact on their families and wider communities in West Northamptonshire. This will include a flexible range of programmes and interventions across all modalities in each locality.
Total value (estimated)
- £60,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2036
- 10 years
Description of possible extension:
The Authority proposes to enter into one (1) contract for an initial period of 60 months with the preferred Potential Provider, with an option to extend for a further five individual periods of 12 months each making 120 months in total.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 July 2025, 11:59pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
31 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 September 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 June 2035
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 100% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Competitive flexible procedure description
The tender will be an initial PSQ satisfaction followed by conditions of participation and award criteria evaluation.
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home
Documents to be provided after the tender notice
Appendix 2 - draft terms and conditions to follow initial publication via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home
Contracting authority
West Northamptonshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGDV-8944-CMBP
Angel Street
Northampton
NN1 1ED
United Kingdom
Contact name: Kayley Lakin
Region: UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government