Scope
Reference
PM312580
Description
East Sussex County Council have awarded under a Provider Selection Regime Competitive Process, a contract for a Strategic Provider 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 18-25), who require support relating to the use of drugs and the misuse of alcohol. ESCC is commissioning 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 contract was awarded on 4 November 2025.
The contract is from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031, with an option to extend for up to 60 months. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is £48,000,000.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £48,000,000 excluding VAT
- £57,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
4 November 2025
Contract dates
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2036
- 10 years
Description of possible extension:
up to a 60-month extension option with a review after 36 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
Contract locations
- UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
CHANGE, GROW, LIVE SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 06228752
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZD-2174-GRBV
North Suite, First Floor, 1 Jubilee Street
Brighton
BN1 1GE
United Kingdom
Email: CGLS.tenders@cgl.org.uk
Website: http://www.changegrowlive.org
Region: UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
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