Lived Experience Led Recovery and Community Support Services

A Contract Award Notice
by NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
not specified
Value
£3M
Sector
HEALTH
Published
27 Apr 2026
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Related Terms

Location

North East Lincolnshire

Geochart for 2 buyers and 3 suppliers

2 buyers

3 suppliers

Description

The services will form part of North East Lincolnshire's recovery community, providing support for substance use, aiding long‑term recovery, and strengthening people's physical and mental wellbeing. This will ensure that recovery is visible, celebrated, and embedded across the area, helping to reduce stigma and strengthen clear, accessible recovery pathways. The services will deliver tailored interventions that address substance use, promote social inclusion, and improve overall wellbeing.

Lot Division

1 Lived Experience-Led Recovery and Community Support Services

The Authority intend to award a contract to deliver a lived experience recovery organisation within North East Lincolnshire (NEL) to support adults recovering from drug and alcohol use, with the aim to develop a an inclusive, accessible recovery community for adults over 18, offering safe spaces and meaningful activities to empower individuals, reduce stigma and promote sustained recovery. This is an intention to award notice subject to 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. The Authority is awarding this contract using the most suitable provider process. Contract Value is £1,380,000 This is an existing service with an existing provider. The intention is to commence the contract on 11th May for a 36month period, with options to extend for 3 x 12 months.
2 Lived Experience Recovery and Reintegration Support for Prison Leavers

The Authority intend to award a contract for a lived experience recovery organisation within North East Lincolnshire to deliver long-term, wraparound support to prison leavers. The service will support individuals to address substance misuse alongside improving physical and mental health. It will seek to improve outcomes across housing, employment, health, and social inclusion through collaboration with statutory and community partners. This is an intention to award notice subject to 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. The Authority is awarding this contract using the most suitable provider process. Contract Value is £720,000 This is an existing service with an existing provider. The intention is to commence the contract on 11th May for a 36month period, with options to extend for 3 x 12 months.
3 Lived Experience Support Services for Women Involved in Sex Work

The Authority intend to award a contract for a therapeutic support service for female sex workers in North East Lincolnshire, focusing on trauma-informed care and recovery support. The aim is to deliver drug-and alcohol-free lifestyles, whilst focussing on mental health and wellbeing. This is an intention to award notice subject to 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. The Authority is awarding this contract using the most suitable provider process. Contract Value is £583, 860 This is an existing service with an existing provider. The intention is to commence the contract on 11th May for a 36month period, with options to extend for 3 x 12 months.

Award Detail

1 Creative Start Art in Health CIC (Grimsby)
  • Lived Experience Led Recovery and Community Support Services
  • Num offers: 1
  • Value: £1,380,000
2 Wizer CIC (Grimsby)
  • Lived Experience Recovery and Reintegration Support for Prison Leavers
  • Num offers: 1
  • Value: £720,000
3 Emerge Hub Cio (Grimsby)
  • Lived Experience Support Services for Women Involved in Sex Work
  • Num offers: 1
  • Value: £583,860

Award Criteria

most suitable provider process with regard to the key criteria 100.0

CPV Codes

  • 85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Indicators

  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 does not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 8th May 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. All written representations should be sent to: procurement@nelincs.gov.uk The decision to award these contracts have been made by the Director of Public Health in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Health, Wellbeing, and Adult Social Care. No conflicts of interest were declared. The key criteria was weighted as follows: Quality and Innovation - 25% Value - 15% Integration, collaboration and service sustainability - 25% Improving Access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - 25% Social Value - 10% The key criteria were weighted based on their relevance to the service and in alignment with established policies. The successful providers met the key criterion. The associated intention to follow the most suitable provider process notice reference number is 2026/S 000-018119

Reference

  • FTS 037860-2026

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