Award

Drug and Alcohol Recovery Ambassadors and Communities

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

15 Nov 2024 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for the project titled "Drug and Alcohol Recovery Ambassadors and Communities" in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The project, classified under Counselling services (CPV: 85312320), involves the development and implementation of a Recovery Ambassador scheme across Havant, Fareham, and Gosport districts. This scheme includes training and supporting individuals with lived experience of drug and alcohol use to become recovery ambassadors. The procurement stage is complete, with the award made to Recovery Connections on 20th September 2024. The contract period starts on 1st October 2024 and ends on 30th September 2026, with the total contract value being £170,000. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation (below threshold), and it was specifically suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE).

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for organisations experienced in providing support services within the drug and alcohol recovery sector. Businesses specialising in training, community health initiatives, and providing accredited qualifications may find it particularly advantageous to engage with this scheme. Moreover, collaborations with local community groups and employers can facilitate the creation of additional support networks and employment opportunities for Recovery Ambassadors. The focus on local engagement and the development of community recovery initiatives underscores the potential for sustained and impactful business contributions in strategic health and social care planning.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Drug and Alcohol Recovery Ambassadors and Communities

Notice Description

This project is aimed to commission a provider with lived experience to lead on the development and implementation of a Recovery Ambassador scheme in Havant, Fareham, and Gosport districts. - To develop a training programme for people with lived experience of drug and alcohol use to become recovery ambassadors within a range of community, workplace and treatment service settings. The programme should include a recognised/accredited qualification. - To deliver training and ongoing support to individuals, identifying personal goals and providing advice and guidance to achieve those goals. - To develop a network of Recovery Ambassadors to provide ongoing peer support and a collective voice for representation in local strategic planning and decision-making forums. - To undertake local engagement work to understand the needs and wants of local communities which will be used to help inform the development of local community recovery initiatives. - To engage with local community organisations, services, and employers to facilitate the development of opportunities for trained Recovery Ambassadors, depending on their individual goals/preferences. - To work with local research partners to design and support access to evaluation activities. - To work with Community Treatment providers to collaboratively build and develop community recovery initiatives that support long term recovery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6db5440d-8e49-45ed-9a83-a4b5c5fb8b69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52887a30-6a75-49bd-a245-7fda7c9957ad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RECOVERY CONNECTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-6db5440d-8e49-45ed-9a83-a4b5c5fb8b69-2024-11-15T12:34:12Z",
    "date": "2024-11-15T12:34:12Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-6db5440d-8e49-45ed-9a83-a4b5c5fb8b69",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "AS24447",
        "title": "Drug and Alcohol Recovery Ambassadors and Communities",
        "description": "This project is aimed to commission a provider with lived experience to lead on the development and implementation of a Recovery Ambassador scheme in Havant, Fareham, and Gosport districts. - To develop a training programme for people with lived experience of drug and alcohol use to become recovery ambassadors within a range of community, workplace and treatment service settings. The programme should include a recognised/accredited qualification. - To deliver training and ongoing support to individuals, identifying personal goals and providing advice and guidance to achieve those goals. - To develop a network of Recovery Ambassadors to provide ongoing peer support and a collective voice for representation in local strategic planning and decision-making forums. - To undertake local engagement work to understand the needs and wants of local communities which will be used to help inform the development of local community recovery initiatives. - To engage with local community organisations, services, and employers to facilitate the development of opportunities for trained Recovery Ambassadors, depending on their individual goals/preferences. - To work with local research partners to design and support access to evaluation activities. - To work with Community Treatment providers to collaboratively build and develop community recovery initiatives that support long term recovery.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "85312320",
            "description": "Counselling services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "South East",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "minValue": {
            "amount": 85000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "value": {
            "amount": 170000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive quotation (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-08-29T14:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-10-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2026-09-30T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/R7P26Eu7",
            "name": "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/R7P26Eu7"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "The Castle",
                "locality": "WINCHESTER",
                "postalCode": "SO23 8UJ",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "strategic.procurement@hants.gov.uk"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.hants.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CHC-1147748",
            "name": "Recovery Connections",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Recovery Connections",
                "scheme": "GB-CHC",
                "id": "1147748"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Bedford House 1st Floor, 112 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, England, TS1 2JR"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": true
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/R7P26Eu7",
        "name": "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-6db5440d-8e49-45ed-9a83-a4b5c5fb8b69-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2024-09-20T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2024-11-15T12:34:12Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 170000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CHC-1147748",
                    "name": "Recovery Connections"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2024-10-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-09-30T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52887a30-6a75-49bd-a245-7fda7c9957ad",
                    "datePublished": "2024-11-15T12:34:12Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}