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SCE0085 - Inpatient detoxification for people who use drugs and alcohol
Leicester City Council · Local authority
In brief
Leicester City Council has announced plans to buy healthcare work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The estimated value is £1 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 1 year, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
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Competition
Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 41 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION Leicester City Council is undertaking a review of the current and future detoxification provision available to Leicester residents. Drug and alcohol detoxification is an important part of the wider treatment and recovery system and supports individuals to safely reduce or stop their use of alcohol, illicit drugs and prescribed medications where clinically appropriate. Leicester City Council currently commissions access to specialist inpatient detoxification provision as part of a wider treatment pathway. We are seeking to better understand the current market provision and possible options to develop the service. As part of this review, we are particularly…Read the full description
THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION
Leicester City Council is undertaking a review of the current and future detoxification provision available to Leicester residents. Drug and alcohol detoxification is an important part of the wider treatment and recovery system and supports individuals to safely reduce or stop their use of alcohol, illicit drugs and prescribed medications where clinically appropriate.
Leicester City Council currently commissions access to specialist inpatient detoxification provision as part of a wider treatment pathway. We are seeking to better understand the current market provision and possible options to develop the service. As part of this review, we are particularly interested in understanding the benefits, limitations, and suitability of medically monitored detoxification and community-based treatment models.
As part of the commissioning process, the council is undertaking a Soft Market Test.
This gives the opportunity for potential providers to share their views and experiences on potential service models, delivery approaches and commissioning considerations.
Please note that any procurement and contract start dates mentioned in this notice are estimates and may change. Additionally, the total contract value is an estimate and it is likely to change.
Further information can be found through the following advert link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/?advertId=b29bbeca-6ea8-f111-813c-005056b64545
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 084084-2026
About the buyer
Leicester City CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
166Awards
76Suppliers it has used most for healthcare
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- Al-Waqas Medical Practice1 contract
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From notice 084084-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 4 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.