Scope
Reference
CBMC-PTR-213-2025-26
Description
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (the Council) seeks to commission a Provider to deliver and develop Voices in Recovery (VIR) Alcohol and Drug Use and Recovery Lived Experience Service. The Service is a critical component of the district's response to the national drug strategy, From Harm to Hope, and the recommendations from Dame Carol Black's independent review of drugs. VIR will ensure that the voices and involvement of people who have lived experience and living experience of alcohol and/or drug-related harm are essential in informing and shaping treatment and recovery services across the Bradford District.
Total value (estimated)
- £600,000 excluding VAT
- £720,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 2 April 2028
- Possible extension to 2 April 2030
- 4 years, 2 days
Description of possible extension:
Any extension of the contract will be conditional upon satisfactory performance and the availability funds
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
Contract locations
- UKE41 - Bradford
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 January 2026, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
3 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality and Innovation | Quality | 90% |
| Social Value and additional benefits | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBWW-4714-TBHN
Britannia House, Hall Ings
Bradford
BD1 1HX
United Kingdom
Contact name: Donald Onekutu
Email: donald.onekutu@bradford.gov.uk
Website: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/
Region: UKE41 - Bradford
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government