In brief
- £67.2 million, six-year substance use treatment contract to Cumbria Health
- Largest Cumberland Council award since 2023 in GovMarket records
- Contract runs 1 October 2027 to 30 September 2033
Cumberland Council has awarded Cumbria Health a £67.2 million contract to run substance use treatment services across Cumbria for six years, according to a notice published on 4 November.
The service will provide substance use treatment in Cumbria. The council is lead authority on behalf of itself and Westmorland and Furness Council.
It is the largest contract the council has awarded since 2023 in GovMarket records. Its next largest was a £50.0 million award to DSD Construction in 2024.
Cumbria Health has two public sector contracts worth £67.2 million in GovMarket records. The company has not previously worked for Cumberland Council.
The award date is 30 October 2026. The contract runs from 1 October 2027 to 30 September 2033, a 72-month term. It is being let under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime, and the Procurement Act 2023 does not apply.
Key facts
* 2026 so far
| Year | Value | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £32.7m | 55 |
| 2024 | £103.8m | 116 |
| 2025 | £74.6m | 130 |
| 2026 | £131.5m | 180 |
Written from published notices and GovMarket contract records. Totals cover GovMarket records, which start at different dates for each source.
