Scope
Reference
OPEN20251808
Description
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council are seeking expressions of interest for the provision of In-Reach Talking Therapies, Counselling and Psychotherapy for Substance Use Service Users.
It is widely recognised that trauma and mental health issues are often intertwined with problematic substance use, and that failing to address both in tandem can make achieving long-term recovery difficult.
Therefore, this service aims to:
• Provide effective and timely 'in-reach' talking therapies, counselling and psychotherapy support for adults and young people accessing substance use treatment and recovery services in Stockton-on-Tees.
• Support the substance use treatment and recovery workforce to improve current triage, assessment and referral processes regarding mental health and dual diagnosis, via specialist advice, guidance and training.
This service will enhance the existing 'Dual Diagnosis' offer within substance use treatment services, by helping service users to effectively address the underlying root causes of their substance use behaviours whilst increasing their chances for long-term recovery.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Engagement
Engagement deadline
7 November 2025
Engagement process description
Stockton on Tees Borough Council are seeking expression of interests for the provision of In-Reach Talking Therapies, Counselling and Psychotherapy for Substance Use Service Users.
The opportunity is being advertised on the OPEN procurement portal that can be accessed by the following link:
https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/8fdbcf13-fbc8-4b93-8f64-d9cda0a4f4e7
Interested providers are to review the advertisement on OPEN and complete and return the Expression of Interest document within the specified deadline.
If there any problems accessing this opportunity, please contact corporateprocurement@stockton.gov.uk
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
14 November 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Stockton on Tees Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCVQ-6435-GNMW
Dunedin House, Columbia Drive, Thornaby
Stockton on Tees
TS17 6BJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government