Planning

Peer Mentoring for Individuals with a Substance Dependency

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Planning

21 Sep 2022 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions is planning a tender titled "Peer Mentoring for Individuals with a Substance Dependency" in the specialist training services category. This procurement process, initiated as a tender, aims to launch a Peer Mentoring Trial across various regions in England, Scotland, and North Wales in 2023. The trial will involve recruiting at least 35 Peer Mentors to support individuals in managing dependencies, accessing support services, and moving towards employment.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with experience in engaging with drug and alcohol dependents, specialist training services, and peer support programmes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations who can provide Peer Mentors with lived experience in addiction and recovery, along with the ability to collaborate with local support networks, are well-suited to compete. The Department for Work and Pensions has set a future notice date of 17th October 2022, with a contract period starting from 4th January 2023 until 31st March 2025.

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Notice Title

Peer Mentoring for Individuals with a Substance Dependency

Notice Description

Individuals with a substance dependency often have the most complex needs. Without specialist intervention, many are unable to overcome barriers to recovery and employment. Individuals are often unwilling to disclose their dependency to Jobcentre Plus (JCP) Work Coaches due to denial, shame, or fear that they will be sanctioned in some way. Other individuals with a dependency may not be engaged with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (the Buyer) at all. As a result, individuals are not able to receive the help and support they need to overcome the addiction and move towards or into work. The Buyer is therefore seeking to run a new Peer Mentoring Trial, with the expectation of there being a minimum of 35 Peer Mentors in 8 Jobcentre boroughs within England, Scotland, and North Wales in 2023 - North East (2-4 Peer Mentors covering Hull, North East Lincolnshire); Liverpool Region (9-11 Peer Mentors covering Liverpool City, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, Southport, Sefton, Halton); South East (5-7 Peer Mentors covering Portsmouth, Cosham, Fareham, Havant, Gosport); South West (3-5 Peer Mentors covering Bristol Central, Bristol South, Bristol North/East); London and Essex (8-10 Peer Mentors covering Newham, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Islington, Westminster and Camden, Lambeth, Croydon); North Kent (1-2 Peer Mentors covering Medway); Scotland (4-6 Peer Mentors covering Partick, Drumchapel, Springburn, Laurieston, Glasgow City, Shettleston); North Wales (3-5 Peer Mentors covering Wrexham, Denbighshire, Flintshire). Peer Mentors will use their lived experience of addiction and recovery to inspire, motivate and support others to manage their dependency, access appropriate support (including treatment, Universal Credit, housing services) and move towards employment. The expectation is that Suppliers would be required to demonstrate a track record of engaging with drug and alcohol dependents and treatment services; recruit Peer Mentors with lived experience of drug or alcohol dependency; suitably train Peer Mentors in supporting Mentees with complex needs and ensure they have a strong working knowledge and relationships with a range of support organisations in their local community; implement appropriate structures to manage, supervise and safeguard Peer Mentors and Mentees; confirm the potential Mentee's eligibility; deliver the provision in a location which is accessible to customers from the dedicated Jobcentre offices; raise awareness of the Peer Mentoring Trial; report timely, accurate and comprehensive management information; produce and report against an implementation plan etc. Should this new Trial programme be formally launched to the market in the Autumn of 2022, interested Suppliers would need to be accredited on DWP's Test and Learn Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) under the Peer Support. Please see this link: - DWP Test and Learn DPS: how to register and apply - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Additional information: No attachments to this notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c73c244f-205c-46e7-b3fc-092450815f86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba2d8fab-1012-44d0-b31c-d9e267fa454b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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