--- title: "Early Engagement - Expression of Interest for Supporting Families with Substance Misuse - V2" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-247abfce-c1ab-4f99-ad4f-e19bc990ae66" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-247abfce-c1ab-4f99-ad4f-e19bc990ae66" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-247abfce-c1ab-4f99-ad4f-e19bc990ae66.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-247abfce-c1ab-4f99-ad4f-e19bc990ae66.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2023-07-17" --- # Early Engagement - Expression of Interest for Supporting Families with Substance Misuse - V2 Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-247abfce-c1ab-4f99-ad4f-e19bc990ae66 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-247abfce-c1ab-4f99-ad4f-e19bc990ae66) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-247abfce-c1ab-4f99-ad4f-e19bc990ae66.json) ## Summary The West Northamptonshire Council is seeking an Expression of Interest for supporting families with substance misuse. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date of 19th July 2023. The council aims to provide a Family Support Drug and Alcohol Service in the East Midlands region, with an estimated annual value of £160,000. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in miscellaneous health services to engage with the council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Suitable businesses should have a demonstrated track record in delivering high-quality family support services for drug and alcohol addiction, along with expertise in addiction counselling, family therapy, and related fields. Collaboration with other agencies is crucial to ensure coordinated support for families, and a commitment to compliance with regulations and safeguarding requirements is required. ## Notice West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is a new Unitary authority that came into existence on Thursday, 1st April 2021 following the Northamptonshire Structural Changes Order 2019. This Expression of Interest (EOI) aims to inform the market of a potential opportunity and gather feedback regarding the requirement stated below: WNC seeks a Family Support Drug and Alcohol Service that will comprehensively assist family members and significant others affected by someone else's addiction. The service should cater to the specific needs of these individuals and offer interventions to improve their well-being. Provide a detailed description of the services to be offered, including counselling, psychoeducation, group support, referral to treatment programs, family therapy, and outreach initiatives. Emphasise the importance of adopting a holistic approach that considers the impact of addiction on the entire family system. Demonstrate your organisation's track record in delivering high-quality family support services for drug and alcohol addiction. Showcase the qualifications and expertise of your staff members in addiction counselling, family therapy, and related fields. Explain how your service will provide personalised interventions and support tailored to the unique needs of each family member affected by addiction. Highlight evidence-based practices and approaches that have proven effective in addressing the challenges faced by family members. Emphasise the importance of collaborating with other agencies, such as social services, healthcare providers, and community organisations, to ensure coordinated support for families. Outline your approach to engaging and involving families in decision-making processes and co-production of services. Describe your methods for assessing and measuring the impact of your interventions on family well-being and recovery outcomes. Provide evidence of positive outcomes and sustained impact from previous similar programs or services. Explain how your service will address the diverse cultural and social backgrounds of the families you will support. Outline your proposed service delivery model, including strategies for outreach, engagement, and ongoing support. Detail any innovative approaches or technologies that will enhance service accessibility and effectiveness. Demonstrate your commitment to compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and safeguarding requirements. Provide information on your quality assurance processes, staff training, and monitoring of service delivery standards. Estimated annual value of PS160,000. This is an estimate and may change. Please submit an Expression of Interest, limited to two sides of A4, outlining how your organisation can meet the key points mentioned above for the Family Support Drug and Alcohol Service. Email your response to Procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk quoting "Ref: Family Support Service" no later than the close of business on Friday 21st July 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/879d3783-344a-441d-a9d6-463d14c81eb6 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 17 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Jul 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 1ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 17 Jul 2023 at 15:14 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/879d3783-344a-441d-a9d6-463d14c81eb6 - 13 Jul 2023 at 10:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/879d3783-344a-441d-a9d6-463d14c81eb6 - 11 Jul 2023 at 10:05 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/879d3783-344a-441d-a9d6-463d14c81eb6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/879d3783-344a-441d-a9d6-463d14c81eb6 17th July 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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