Official UK procurement notice
Lived Experience Led Recovery and Community Support Services
Authority: NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL (Local council)
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe 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.
CPV: Rehabilitation services
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Lived Experience-Led Recovery and Community Support ServicesAwarded
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.
Lot #2Lived Experience Recovery and Reintegration Support for Prison LeaversAwarded
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.
Lot #3Lived Experience Support Services for Women Involved in Sex WorkAwarded
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.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 27 Apr 2026, 10:03 BST
- Last source update
- 10 Jun 2026, 16:18 BST
- Authority reference
76494- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-054897- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b3eFind a Tender
- Why no open competition
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
- Published justification
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 do 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 decision makers by 8th May 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Publisher note: 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
Notice history
2 releases on Find a TenderPublished amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
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| — | TextAdditional Information · VI.3 | — | This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. This contract has now been formally awarded using the most suitable provider process. Contract Dates are as foll… |
1 amendment published without a description.
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Lived Experience-Led Recovery and Community Support Services1 award | |||
| Creative Start Art in Health C.I.CSME | £1,380,000 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Lived Experience Recovery and Reintegration Support for Prison Leavers1 award | |||
| Wizer CIC | £720,000 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Lived Experience Support Services for Women Involved in Sex Work1 award | |||
| Emerge Hub CIO | £583,860 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Lived Experience Led Recovery and Community Support Services · Creative Start Art in Health C.I.CSME
- Signed
- 22 Apr 2026
- Value
- £1,380,000
- Status
- active
Lived Experience Recovery and Reintegration Support for Prison Leavers · Wizer CIC
- Signed
- 22 Apr 2026
- Value
- £720,000
- Status
- active
Lived Experience Support Services for Women Involved in Sex Work · Emerge Hub CIO
- Signed
- 22 Apr 2026
- Value
- £583,860
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Lived Experience-Led Recovery and Community Support Services | 1bids | — | — | — |
| 2 · Lived Experience Recovery and Reintegration Support for Prison Leavers | 1bids | — | — | — |
| 3 · Lived Experience Support Services for Women Involved in Sex Work | 1bids | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Legal ServicesMediation bodyReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
3 commercial parties on the notice- Creative Start Art in Health C.I.CAwarded supplier
- Emerge Hub CIOAwarded supplier
- Wizer CICAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.