Award

The Provision of an Adults Integrated Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Service

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 May 2024 at 09:25

Tender

12 Jun 2023 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Buckinghamshire Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of an Adults Integrated Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Service. The service aims to deliver a fully integrated trauma-informed treatment and recovery service for residents aged 18 and over. The contract, awarded to Inclusion – part of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, is valued at £17,792,515 and will commence on 1st April 2024 for an initial period of 5 years, with the option to extend for a further 4 years. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This public tender for the Adults Integrated Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Service offers opportunities for businesses experienced in health and social work services. Companies with expertise in providing clinically led public-facing services and supporting individuals with substance misuse issues would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The service contract includes multiple tiers of support, such as advice, training, harm reduction services, and pharmacological care. Businesses interested in long-term service provision and partnerships could benefit from engaging with the Buckinghamshire Council for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

The Provision of an Adults Integrated Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Service

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a contract with a single provider suitably qualified and experienced to deliver a fully integrated trauma informed, clinically led public facing treatment and recovery service that inspires recovery, through development of a vibrant recovery community in Buckinghamshire, utilising asset-based approaches, and mutual aid to sustain recovery. The awarded Service will support Buckinghamshire residents aged 18 and over who are experiencing problematic drug and or alcohol use at any level. In addition, the Service Provider shall deliver a standalone Families and Carers Service, that supports any adult who is impacted by a loved one's use irrespective of whether their loved one is in treatment or not. This is an award notice for the provision of an Adults Integrated Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Service, which falls within Schedule 3 (Social and Other Specific Services) to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). The council conducted this procurement in accordance with Section 7 (regulations 74 - 76) of the PCR 2015 (the 'Light Touch Regime'). Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this opportunity. The contract start date is 01/04/2024 for 5 years with the option, at the discretion of the relevant contracting authorities to extend for a further 4 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a contract with a single provider suitably qualified and experienced to deliver a fully integrated trauma informed, clinically led public facing treatment and recovery service that inspires recovery, through development of a vibrant recovery community in Buckinghamshire, utilising asset-based approaches, and mutual aid to sustain recovery. The awarded Service will support Buckinghamshire residents aged 18 and over who are experiencing problematic drug and or alcohol use at any level. In addition, the Service Provider shall deliver a standalone Families and Carers Service, that supports any adult who is impacted by a loved one's use irrespective of whether their loved one is in treatment or not. The Council welcomed subcontracting arrangements, however the Council would only contract with the lead Provider. The awarded Service consists of a single integrated contract that includes: 1. Tier 1 * Advice and Information * Training * Health Campaigns 2. Tier2 * Fully Open Access and Harm Reduction Service * Contract with local Pharmacies for the provision of Needle & Syringe Programme, and Opiate Substitution Therapy consumption & dispensing service * A standalone Families and Carers Service 3. Tier 3 * Clinically Led integrated Pharmacological and Psychosocial Service * Care Co-ordination for individuals as required as they move through treatment. * Assessment and case management for those requiring residential detoxification and /or residential rehabilitation. * Visible Enhanced Recovery and Support Service Budget Cap - Core Service Year 1 (PS) Year 2 (PS) Year 3 (PS) Year 4 (PS) Year 5 (PS) Total (PS) Budget Cap (Per annum and Total Budget 3,485,835 3,471,126 3,540,549 3,611,379 3,683,626 17,792,515 Projects At the time of this Service going out to tender the Council were funding two fixed term projects, separate from the core service but which must also be delivered by the Service Provider as part of the service under the contract. The two projects are Blue Light and Rough Sleeper Initiative. These projects are currently separately funded and do not form part of the core contract value. Project /Fund End Date Total Cost Blue Light Project September 2024 PS98,785.00 Rough Sleeper Initiative Outreach March 2025 PS53,045.00 Supplementary Substance Misuse Treatment and Recovery Grant The Supplemental Substance Misuse Treatment and Recovery Grant (SSMTRG) is a national three-year funding grant in addition to the Public Health Grant. Year 1 of the funding was allocated to local authorities in 2022/23, with Year 2 for 2023/24 and Year 3 for 2024/25. The funding is to support the local delivery of the Government 10-year drugs strategy From Harm to Hope. It is anticipated this funding will continue to local authorities to ensure ongoing delivery of the national strategy; however, this will not be confirmed until the completion of the next spending review. This service specification is backed by core Public Health grant funding and also the Supplementary Substance Misuse Treatment and Recovery Grant. Any bids that exceeded the budget cap annually and in total would be disqualified from the procurement process. This is an award notice for the provision of an Adults Integrated Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Service, which fall within Schedule 3 (Social and Other Specific Services) to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). The council conducted this procurement in accordance with Section 7 (regulations 74 - 76) of the PCR 2015 (the 'Light Touch Regime'). Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this opportunity. The contract start date is 01/04/2024 for 5 years with the option, at the discretion of the relevant contracting authorities to extend for a further 4 years. Additional information: Total 9 year contract. Initial period of 5 years with contract start date 1/4/2024 with the option to extend for a further period of 4 years. The value shown in II.1.7 and V.2.4 is the total price bid for the five year initial contract term.

Options: Total 9 year contract. Initial period of 5 years with contract start date 1/4/2024 with the option to extend for a further period of 4 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d54e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015400-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85323000 - Community health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,792,433 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Ann Spence
Contact Email
ann.spence@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1296585871

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INCLUSION –PART OF MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (MPFT

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