Scope
Description
Community rehabilitation is a vital component of our local drug and alcohol support offer for individuals whose lives are impacted by substance use. It provides an alternative to residential rehabilitation, ensuring that people who are unable to live away from home can still access a specialist, structured, and intensive package of abstinence-based support.
The service will provide a abstinence-based, structured programme based on the 12-step model in line with national guidance that meets the criteria for the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System and relevant guidelines, delivering:
• Psychosocial interventions
• Peer and mutual aid support and access to groups which forms a large part of the programme and aftercare, particularly as people will then complete the remaining steps in the community
• Support with housing, employment, education, and family support
• It will promote continuity of care, including pre-treatment, relapse support, and up to one year of continuing support
The programme aligns with Newcastle's Recovery Framework and national priorities to expand community-based rehab options alongside access to residential rehabilitation. The aim of the service is to build recovery and social capital, linking with local recovery support and fellowship groups to support aftercare from the programme for continuation of the Steps of the fellowship.
Total value (estimated)
- £585,312 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
There are 2 (two) 12 (twelve) month options to extend.
The successful provider will have the option to renew the agreement for an additional two years upon written confirmation from the Council.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
There are 2 (two) 12 (twelve) month options to extend
The successful provider will have the option to renew the agreement for an additional two years upon written confirmation from the Council.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
Contract locations
- UKC22 - Tyneside
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
5 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
11 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Tender responses will be allocated a percentage weighting:
1. Service delivery- 25%
2. Governance and staffing arrangements- 25%
3. Participation and involvement- 20%
4. Monitoring- 15%
5. Social value - 15%
6. Social Value Mandatory Requirements- Pass/Fail
The evaluation criteria will be scored as follows:
5 Exceptional - Provides evidence of ability to meet all contract requirements to an exceptional standard. Sufficient evidence has been provided to assure that the contract requirements will be met in the most advantageous way when measured against the award criteria.
4 Very Good - Provides evidence of ability to meet contract requirements to a very good standard. Minor shortcomings are present resulting in a lack of evidence that contract requirements will be met in the most advantageous way when measured against the award criteria.
3 Good - Provides evidence of ability to meet all contract requirements to a good standard. Some shortcomings are present resulting in a lack of evidence that contract requirements will be met in the most advantageous way when measured against the award criteria.
2 Acceptable - Provides evidence of ability to meet minimum contract requirements. Several shortcomings are present resulting in a lack of confidence in the Provider's ability to meet contract requirements in the most advantageous way when measured against the award criteria.
1 Poor - Major shortcomings are present resulting in a lack of confidence in the Provider's ability to meet contract requirements.
0 Inadequate - No response or wholly inappropriate, fails to provide evidence of ability to meet any contract requirements
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Newcastle City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHM-6848-TWYG
Civic Centre
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 8QH
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government