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Cumbria Substance Use: Treatment Service

Buyer: Cumberland Council

Published
30 April 2026
Estimated value
£56,000,000
Place of performance
UKD
Procedure
Open procedure
Lots
1
Notice number
040043-2026
Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-061329
Official source
Official source

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Description

Cumberland Council, acting as lead authority on behalf of both Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council, has procured a provider for the provision of the Cumbria Substance Use: Treatment Service, for a term of up to 10 years. Under the Health and Social Care Act 2012, local authorities have a statutory responsibility for improving public health, which includes commissioning services that prevent harm and support recovery from substance misuse. This responsibility is reinforced by national guidance and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) commissioning standards. Substance misuse remains a major public health challenge in Cumbria, with high rates of drug- and alcohol-related deaths and significant health inequalities across the county. The estimated total value of the contract over the total contract period (including any extension period) is a maximum value of up to £56m excluding VAT, but no guarantee is given as to the actual value of the contract. The initial contract period is six years, running from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2032. Two optional extension periods of up to 24 months each are available. If both extensions are utilised, t…

Awards

Awarded toAmountDate
Waythrough formally Humankind Charity £56,000,000 30 April 2026

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