Scope
Reference
OPEN20251419
Description
Specialist Family and Carers service by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, which aims to support people affected by someone else's drug or alcohol use, and/or involvement in the illicit and illegal drugs trade.
The service will work holistically with families and carers to help them:
• Manage, cope with, and reduce the impact of substance use on the whole family unit.
• Support loved ones through their substance use treatment and recovery journey.
This will be achieved through a mix of structured 1-1 and group interventions and trauma- informed counselling, following a robust initial assessment and care planning process.
Service users will also receive ongoing information, advice, guidance, advocacy, peer support, training, signposting, respite activities, crisis intervention and practical support.
Total value (estimated)
- £770,000 excluding VAT
- £770,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract will include the option for the Authority to extend the contract by 24 months and again by 12 months. Therefore, the contract term is 24+24+12 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Participation
Particular suitability
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
2 January 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
9 January 2026, 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)
31 January 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 November 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Identifying and Responding to Support Needs | Quality | 25% |
| Delivering the Service Model and Outcomes | Quality | 25% |
| Marketing, Promotion and Partnership Working | Quality | 15% |
| Service Management and Workforce | Quality | 15% |
| Evidence Based Delivery and Impact | Quality | 10% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
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