Scope
Reference
DN785028
Description
The key aims of the Framework are:
a. To provide inpatient detoxification services to service users that complies with current and future best practice, which is in line with national and local applicable guidance, and with relevant protocols in clinical practice. Please view some of these listed in Section 4.0 'Service Delivery'.
b. To support service users to have, where assessed as appropriate by registered health care professionals within the Consortium, rapid access to effective and evidence-based harm reduction and harm prevention strategies.
c. To support those service users who are preparing for a Residential Rehabilitation placement to address any current physical and psychological dependency.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,800,000 excluding VAT
- £2,160,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 2 November 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKD71 - East Merseyside
- UKD72 - Liverpool
- UKD73 - Sefton
- UKD74 - Wirral
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
3 November 2029
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Further information about fees
N/A
Framework operation description
Please see the Framework 'Call-Off Procedure' for information. Where the terms of the framework are sufficiently precise to cover the particular call-off, a Framework may be awarded without re-opening the competition i.e. a 'Direct Award'. Where the terms laid down in the framework are not precise enough or complete for the particular call-off, a further competition (i.e. a Mini Competition) shall be held with all the Providers within the relevant framework.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Please refer to the Tender Documents for further Information
Technical ability conditions of participation
Please refer to the Tender Documents for further Information
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
25 August 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
1 September 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)
15 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q5.1 - Quality & Innovation | PSR CRITERIA TO BE FOLLOWED Q5.1 - Quality & Innovation 20% Q5.2 - Value for money 30% Q5.3 - Integration, collaboration and service sustainability 20% Q5.4 - Improving Access, Reducing Health... |
Quality | 100% |
Other information
Payment terms
All the information is available in the documents.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
PME HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT UNDER PSR
Documents
Associated tender documents
The Chest Portal DN785028.docx
All tender docs are available on the Chest portal ref:DN785028
Contracting authorities
Wirral Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBCP-8675-BHWT
Town Hall, Brighton Street
Wallasey
CH44 8ED
United Kingdom
Region: UKD74 - Wirral
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTHP-5656-DLCN
Bootle Town Hall
Bootle
L20 7AE
United Kingdom
Email: procurementpeople@wirral.gov.uk
Website: http://sefton.gov.uk
Region: UKD73 - Sefton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Cheshire East Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTWR-7124-XZXQ
Delamere House, Delamere Street
Crewe
CW12JZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Cheshire West and Chester Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCJB-2814-BHZP
The Portal, Wellington Road
Ellesmere Port
CH65 0BA
United Kingdom
Region: UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Halton Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLTJ-1788-CBLR
Municipal Building
Widnes
WA8 7QF
United Kingdom
Region: UKD71 - East Merseyside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Knowsley Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXQQ-8436-NWPV
Municipal Building, Archway Road
Huyton
L36 9YU
United Kingdom
Region: UKD71 - East Merseyside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Liverpool City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRVY-7813-WLPG
Cunard Building
Liverpool
L3 1DS
United Kingdom
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
St Helens Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPYM-6238-VHLR
Town Hall
St Helens
WA10 1HP
United Kingdom
Region: UKD71 - East Merseyside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Warrington Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBVX-8195-NXYW
Warrington Borough Council
Warrington
WA1 1UH
United Kingdom
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government