Scope
Reference
DN798820
Description
Liverpool City Council is seeking a provider(s) to deliver two high quality accommodation based services. 1) for people who are in recovery from substance misuse and are abstinent. 2) to provide support and intensive housing management to women who are currently misusing substances.
This procurement is published under 2 lots (Lot 1: Abstinence Based Accommodation Services/Lot 2: Women's Recovery Services) Providers are welcome bid for either 1 or both lots.
The Procurement, including all communications relating thereto, will be undertaken via the Procurement Portal https://procontract.due-north.com/login) Once registered you can search for project "DN798820"
Please express your interest and download all related documents and submit your tender responses by the submission date stipulated within the published documents
Total value (estimated)
- £771,463 excluding VAT
- £925,755 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2028
- 1 year, 9 months
Description of possible extension:
1 x 12 month extension at discretion of Liverpool City Council
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
Contract locations
- UKD72 - Liverpool
Lot 1. Abstinence Based Accommodation Service
Description
Liverpool City Council is seeking a provider to deliver a high quality accommodation based service for people who are in recovery from substance misuse and are abstinent. The service will act as a step down from residential rehabilitation services for some people who require supported housing which is abstinent.
Lot value (estimated)
- £503,128 excluding VAT
- £603,753 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Women's Recovery Services
Description
Liverpool City Council is seeking a provider to deliver a high quality harm reduction, accommodation based service for women. The service will provide support and intensive housing management to women who are currently misusing substances. This service is being commissioned due to an identified gap in services and will complement the wider system.
Lot value (estimated)
- £268,335 excluding VAT
- £322,002 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Abstinence Based Accommodation Service
Lot 2. Women's Recovery Services
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
5 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Bidders are requested to access Pro-Contract (The Chest) at the following link - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=f351d800-7ccb-f011-813a-005056b64545&projectStepId=fe51d800-7ccb-f011-813a-005056b64545 in order to access the ITT documentation.
Access DN798820, where you must express your interest, before accessing the tender documentation and completing and submitting in accordance with the ITT instructions.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
31 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality award criteria questions |
Quality | 70% |
| Price/Value for Money | Pricing and Value for Money |
Price | 20% |
| Social Value | Social Value Measures |
Cost | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
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