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# All-Age Drug and Alcohol Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Service

[London Borough of Southwark](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-southwark)

Estimated value

£63,400,000

Published

22 Apr 2026

Deadline

Closed

12 Jun 2026

## Who can bid

- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

## About this tender

The aim of the service is to support people of all ages with illicit drug and / or alcohol support needs, including those affected by the substance use of another person, in Southwark to prevent and reduce harm from substance misuse through to living a life free from substance-related harm, which shall be achieved through the provision of effective, evidence-based, high-quality drug and alcohol prevention, treatment and recovery interventions. The service aim shall be achieved through a goal-driven focus on delivering the treatment and recovery ambitions of the drug strategy as well as locally identified ambitions including: i. Increasing the numbers of people of all ages with drug and / or alcohol support needs in treatment through improving access to treatment, building capacity to support more people to engage with treatment and removing barriers to accessing care. This shall include a focus on increasing the number of people leaving prison with a drug and / or alcohol support need who engage with the service within 21 days of release. ii. Increasing the numbers of people of all ages who make progress in treatment including reducing the frequency, duration and volume of substance use, increasing the retention of people in treatment and increasing the number of people who successfully complete treatment. iii. Reducing the impact of illicit drugs and / or alcohol on people of all ages affected by the substance use of another person through the provision of an appropriate support offer. iv. The delivery of a comprehensive early intervention and prevention offer to build awareness amongst children and young people about the harms of drug and / or alcohol use, helping to prevent and reduce harm. v. Working collaboratively with the Recovery Support Service for Substance Use to promote engagement with peer recovery networks as part of an inclusive recovery city approach in Southwark to promote visible recovery, challenge stigma and integrate recovery support into everyday community life. The council is seeking to work collaboratively in partnership with the provider to deliver the vision for drug and alcohol treatment and recovery services in the borough. The council’s key requirements of the provider are outlined as follows: i. Demonstrable passionate, values-driven delivery underpinned by an ethos and mission that is aligned to the council’s vision for drug and alcohol treatment and recovery service provision. ii. Investment in Southwark as a place, with a demonstrable commitment to developing and maintaining a deep understanding of the borough to support the provision of drug and alcohol treatment and recovery support which is tailored to local communities. iii. A commitment to maintaining a comprehensive and current understanding of a wide range of local services to connect people using the service with opportunities and support available to them. iv. A strong demonstrable record of leading and managing robust partnerships with partner agencies to support the wider needs of people using the service being met. v. A recognition of the individuality of each person who uses the service and the unique ways in which illicit drug and / or alcohol use impacts their life, with a commitment to a shared view of all service users as people with aspirations, resources and strengths placing them at the centre of their recovery and empowering them to make positive choices for their future. vi. An acknowledgement of the social value benefits that are available through the provision of the service and a commitment to deliver these to Southwark. vii. Being a reputable, responsible and responsive employer committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a high quality, fairly paid, diverse workforce. viii. Demonstrable evidence of financial sustainability with robust governance and assurance arrangements. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice.

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## CPV classification

Health and social work services

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-068813-2026-04-22T09:44:25+01:00

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