Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
North East Lincolnshire Borough Council
Municipal Offices, Town Hall Square
Grimsby
DN31 1HU
UK
E-mail: procurement@nelincs.gov.uk
NUTS: UKE13
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/your-council/finances-spending-and-contracts/contracts-and-tenders/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Commissioning of Lived Experience Led Recovery and Community Support Services
Reference number: 76494
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85312500
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short 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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
2 700 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lived Experience-Led Recovery and Community Support Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85312500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE13
Main site or place of performance:
North East Lincolnshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Authority is seeking to commission 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..
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lived Experience Recovery and Reintegration Support for Prison Leavers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85312500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE13
Main site or place of performance:
North East Lincolnshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Authority is seeking to commission 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.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lived Experience Support Services for Women Involved in Sex Work
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85312500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE13
Main site or place of performance:
North East Lincolnshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Authority is seeking to commission 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.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/04/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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 Authority intend to award a contract using the most suitable provider process.
The decision to award these contracts will be made by the Director of Public Health in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Health, Wellbeing, and Adult Social Care.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
27/02/2026