--- title: "Peer Mentoring for Individuals with a Substance Dependency - Scotland and Wales" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1258fa2a-6917-4332-a7fc-76f7571cbb4f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1258fa2a-6917-4332-a7fc-76f7571cbb4f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1258fa2a-6917-4332-a7fc-76f7571cbb4f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1258fa2a-6917-4332-a7fc-76f7571cbb4f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS" published: "2023-01-26" --- # Peer Mentoring for Individuals with a Substance Dependency - Scotland and Wales Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1258fa2a-6917-4332-a7fc-76f7571cbb4f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1258fa2a-6917-4332-a7fc-76f7571cbb4f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1258fa2a-6917-4332-a7fc-76f7571cbb4f.json) ## Summary The Department for Work and Pensions is planning a tender for Peer Mentoring for Individuals with a Substance Dependency in Scotland and Wales. This procurement falls under the education and training services industry category. The engagement end date is set for 13th April 2023, and DWP will hold an information session for interested providers on 8th February 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations with expertise in supporting individuals with drug or alcohol dependencies. Interested businesses will need to demonstrate a track record in engaging with drug and alcohol dependents, have ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials certification, and be accredited on the DWP Test and Learn Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to participate in the tender process. ## Notice Subject to sufficient market interest, DWP is considering tendering for a new drug and alcohol dependency Peer Mentoring Trial in Scotland (minimum of four (4) peer mentors covering the Glasgow City area) and Wales (minimum of three (3) peer mentors covering Wrexham, Rhyl and Denbighshire). The Trial is already being implemented in the wider London, Portsmouth, Liverpool City and Hull regions. We are holding an information session for interested providers on 8 February 2023. If you would like to attend, please register your interest by email to centralmailbox.drugandalcoholpolicy@DWP.gov.uk and include email addresses for your attendees (maximum of two (2) per supplier). Employment makes an important contribution to gaining and sustaining recovery from a substance dependency. However, it can be difficult for Jobcentre Plus to support individuals with an addiction. Individuals are often unwilling to disclose their dependency to Work Coaches due to denial, shame or fear that they may be sanctioned in some way. Other individuals with a dependency may not be engaged with DWP at all. As a result, individuals are not able to receive the help and support they need to overcome their tendency and move towards or in to work. Peer Mentors will work in partnership with Jobcentre Plus staff and use their lived experience to support individuals disclose their dependency, access appropriate support (including treatment, housing and financial services) and move towards employment. Peer Mentor support will include holding a minimum of eight (8) face-to-face sessions with Mentees; conducting a diagnostic interview with Mentees to identify their needs and barriers; producing a SMART action plan for each Mentee; acting as an advocate for recovery and supporting Mentees carry out steps from their action plan such as helping them navigate various services, encouraging them to engage in training or employment opportunities. Providers will 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; implement appropriate structures to manage, supervise and safeguard Peer Mentors and Mentees; deliver the provision in a location which is accessible to customers from the dedicated Jobcentre Plus offices; and raise awareness of the Peer Mentoring Trial through new and existing relationships and networks. Interested providers will need to hold ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials certification and be accredited on the DWP Test and Learn Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) under the Peer Support service line in order to be invited to submit a tender for this opportunity. Please see the link below for more information: DWP Test and Learn Dynamic Purchasing System: guidance for businesses - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Please register your interest for the information session (see para 2). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dffb7512-05a7-44f4-b74f-0af44bf1e46b | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Apr 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS2 7UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | TLL Wales, TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 26 Jan 2023 at 14:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dffb7512-05a7-44f4-b74f-0af44bf1e46b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dffb7512-05a7-44f4-b74f-0af44bf1e46b 26th January 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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