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W5039 Contract for the provision of Drug and Alcohol Residential Rehabilitation Services

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

Walsall Council

LOCATION

West Midlands, United Kingdom

VALUE

£1,440,000

DEADLINE

February 24, 2026 at 00:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

85312500

REFERENCE

005603-2026

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Original Tender Description

Residential rehabilitation is an intensive intervention that provides people with a safe and therapeutically effective environment to stop their drug and alcohol use, and help them to lead a life in recovery. In the year to Sept 2025, Walsall made 12 residential rehabilitation placements and aims to increase take up of residential rehab provision in future years. The Council is exploring the procurement of this service through the following options: - A standalone framework for 'call off' placements for Walsall residents only - An element of a contract with community-based provision (ie. under subcontracting arrangements, or similar, with a tier 3 service) - A consortium framework for 'call off' placements for residents of a number of local authority areas. The Council is carrying out PME in relation to this project. The Council will consider the feedback received to help inform the Council's options, requirements and further decision making. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and the Council is not committing, at this stage, to carrying out such a process. Participation or non-participation in the PME shall not prevent any supplier participating in a potential future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of the PME shall place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process. To access the PME documentation please visit the Council's e-tendering system Intend at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/Home and follow the on-screen guidance. To participate in this PME, organisations must return their completed Supplier Questionnaire (Appendix A of the PME Document), together with any supporting documents, through the Correspondence area of this project by the return deadline of 12.00 Noon on 24th February 2026, as per the PME documentation and e-tendering system. Supplier Questionnaires received after the deadline may not be reviewed at the Council's sole discretion. Please make sure that you have submitted your Supplier Questionnaire following the instructions within the PME documentation and e-tendering system. The Council will not be held accountable for any errors made by an organisation in submitting their Supplier Questionnaire. If you are experiencing problems with accessing the portal, In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: support@in-tend.co.uk or Telephone: +44 1144070065 for any website/technical questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:00.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No mandatory exclusion grounds are specified for this Prior Market Engagement (PME) stage.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be an organisation capable of providing residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation services.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Capability to provide residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation services.
  • Capability to provide a safe and therapeutically effective environment for service users.
  • Capability to help people stop their drug and alcohol use and lead a life in recovery.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific financial requirements are specified for participation in this Prior Market Engagement (PME).
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Participate in the Prior Market Engagement (PME).
  • Return a completed Supplier Questionnaire (Appendix A of the PME Document).
  • Submit any supporting documents along with the questionnaire.
  • Submit all documents through the Correspondence area of the project on Walsall Council's e-tendering system Intend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/Home).
  • Ensure submission is made by the deadline: 12:00 Noon on 24th February 2026.
  • Follow the instructions within the PME documentation and the e-tendering system for submission.
  • Organisations are responsible for correctly submitting their Supplier Questionnaire; the Council will not be held accountable for any errors.
  • For technical problems with accessing the portal, contact In-Tend support via email (support@in-tend.co.uk) or telephone (+44 1144070065) Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:00.

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HTM
Planning Notice
General Information005603-2026.html
Summary:
This Prior Information Notice from Cambridgeshire County Council announces a future procurement for an experienced provider to deliver 760 drug-free, evidence-based Stop Smoking Seminars from March 2026 to February 2027.
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OCDS Record
OCDS Data005603-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This OCDS record provides official data regarding Walsall Council's prior market engagement for residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation services, inviting suppliers to submit a questionnaire by February 24, 2026, to inform future procurement.
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OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data005603-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
Walsall Council is conducting a Prior Market Engagement (PME) to explore options for procuring residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation services, inviting suppliers to complete a Supplier Questionnaire by 24th February 2026.
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Official PDF Version
General Information005603-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
Walsall Council has issued a Preliminary Market Engagement notice to gather feedback on potential procurement options for residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation services, requiring interested organizations to submit a Supplier Questionnaire by February 24, 2026.

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77
Good

Tender Quality Score

This is a well-structured Prior Market Engagement (PME) notice for drug and alcohol residential rehabilitation services, clearly outlining its purpose to gather market feedback before a formal procurement. While not a formal tender, it provides sufficient information for interested parties to participate in the PME.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The PME clearly defines its non-formal procurement status and adheres to principles of fair market engagement. CPV codes are appropriate, and the submission deadline is reasonable for a PME. The 'Type: None' and 'Procedure: None' are acceptable given it's not a formal tender.

Clarity80/100

The description of the service and the purpose of the PME are clear and unambiguous. Requirements for PME participation are well-documented and understandable. The absence of evaluation criteria is appropriate for this pre-procurement stage.

Completeness70/100

All essential information for a Prior Market Engagement, such as title, organization, reference, estimated value, duration, and PME submission details, is provided. Documents are available, and location information is specified.

•Formal tender procedure type and specific evaluation criteria are not defined, which is expected for a PME but would be a concern for a full tender.
•One attached document (Planning Notice) appears to be from a different council (Cambridgeshire), which could indicate an irrelevant inclusion or data entry error.
Fairness85/100

The PME explicitly states that participation will not create an advantage in future procurement, promoting fairness. Document access is provided via an e-tendering system, the value is disclosed, and requirements are generic. The deadline for PME submission is reasonable.

Practicality80/100

Electronic submission is clearly supported via the specified e-tendering system, with a direct URL and contact information for technical support. The contract start date and duration are known, enhancing planning for potential future bidders.

Data Consistency90/100

Key fields are consistently populated, and dates are logical and coherent. There are no reported disputes or suspensions, indicating a stable project status. The only minor inconsistency is the inclusion of a document from a different council.

•One attached document (Planning Notice) is from a different council (Cambridgeshire), which is inconsistent with the main tender organization (Walsall Council).
Sustainability50/100

While the service itself addresses a significant social need, the PME documentation does not explicitly include green procurement, broader social criteria for suppliers, or innovation focus within the procurement process itself.

•No explicit green procurement criteria.
•No explicit social criteria for suppliers beyond the service's inherent social benefit.

Strengths

Clear definition of Prior Market Engagement (PME) status and purpose.
Comprehensive description of the service and procurement options being explored.
Explicit commitment to fairness, stating PME participation will not confer advantage.
Electronic submission supported with clear instructions and technical support.
All essential PME information (value, duration, deadlines) is provided.

Concerns

Lack of explicit sustainability, green, or innovation criteria in the PME.
The 'Type: None' and 'Procedure: None' fields, while acceptable for a PME, would be critical omissions for a formal tender.
One document (Planning Notice) appears to be from a different council (Cambridgeshire) which could be a data entry error or irrelevant inclusion.

Recommendations

1. For future formal tenders, ensure all legal compliance fields (Type, Procedure) are fully populated.
2. Consider incorporating explicit sustainability, social, and innovation criteria into future procurement documents.
3. Verify the relevance of all attached documents to avoid confusion (e.g., the Cambridgeshire Planning Notice).

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