Planning

North Ayrshire alcohol and drug early intervention and prevention service

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Jan 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Ayrshire Council is seeking expressions of interest for the procurement of an alcohol and drug early intervention and prevention service. This tender, identified as JAN341667, falls under the services category and is part of the planning stage of the procurement process. The estimated contract value is £900,000, and the service will cater to individuals aged 16 and over, delivered across various locality areas in North Ayrshire including the islands of Arran and Cumbrae. Interested bidders should be aware that information must be submitted by 1 PM on 25th March 2019 for any queries related to the draft specification.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses positioned within the health and social care sector, particularly those specialised in addiction support services. Organisations capable of effective collaboration, such as larger service providers leading a consortium, are encouraged to apply, given that the service is designed for a sole provider or a consortium of smaller entities. Businesses with expertise in areas like peer recovery support, trauma-informed interventions, and community engagement will be well-suited to meet the needs outlined by North Ayrshire Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Ayrshire alcohol and drug early intervention and prevention service

Notice Description

Expressions of interest are sought from interested service providers to work in collaboration with North Ayrshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership (NAADP) to deliver an alcohol and drug early intervention and prevention service. North Ayrshire ADP require a sole provider or a consortium of smaller providers, led by a large service provider. The service will be delivered to individuals aged 16 and over. Core services will be delivered over a Monday to Friday, however evening and weekend working would be expected as part of the service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

There are 3 service delivery areas; Area 1 Identification, education and prevention (with an emphasis being on peer led recovery support) The focus will be on identifying, engaging, educating and supporting hard to reach groups, usually not involved with 'addiction services' and supporting access to services, as appropriate. The provider will be required to employ, support, train, and supervise Peer Recovery Workers (individuals with lived experience of alcohol and drug use who are now in recovery themselves) to offer practical pro-social support and assist service users to access and receive relevant support. Area 2 Brief intervention and psycho-social support A Tier 3 psycho-social support service is required to deliver trauma informed support and deliver brief interventions to service users who have addiction issues that will include, but is not limited to, alcohol and poly drug use such as cannabis, benzodiazepines, amphetamines, and new Psychoactive Substances and have less complex presentations. The service will be expected to support the delivery and reporting of Alcohol Brief Interventions and to also promote the use of Naloxone and meet all 'access to treatment waiting times standards'. Area 3 Ongoing recovery support for individuals, carers and families The service provider will be required to; - Set up and facilitate 'recovery support groups/mechanisms' for individuals, families and carers across North Ayrshire localities; - Offer follow up support for clients being discharged from North Ayrshire Drugs and Alcohol Recovery Service (NADARS) to continue to promote their recovery - Reduce/prevent/manage lapse/relapse. - Have a pivotal role in encouraging Service Users to engage with local community recovery initiatives/meetings, mutual aid groups. - Work with NADARS to engage differently with service users (primarily prescribed ORT medications) who are not attending appointments/visits in order to promote attendance and recovery opportunities. A skill mix is required with a minimum of 40% of the workforce being secured for individuals with lived experience of alcohol/drug use and in recovery. Services are to be underpinned by the values and principles of recovery and social inclusion and will meet all of the Quality Principles.. Duration of the contract is anticipated to be 3 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000566571
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341667
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Feb 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
claire.earnshaw@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294310000

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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