--- title: "Re-opening of the Lancashire Tier 4 Substance Misuse Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-24a7afec-b3f5-46cc-bbfa-afc863c65241" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24a7afec-b3f5-46cc-bbfa-afc863c65241" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24a7afec-b3f5-46cc-bbfa-afc863c65241.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24a7afec-b3f5-46cc-bbfa-afc863c65241.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-01-27" --- # Re-opening of the Lancashire Tier 4 Substance Misuse Framework Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24a7afec-b3f5-46cc-bbfa-afc863c65241 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24a7afec-b3f5-46cc-bbfa-afc863c65241) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24a7afec-b3f5-46cc-bbfa-afc863c65241.json) ## Summary The Lancashire County Council is initiating a competitive tender process for the re-opening of the Tier 4 Substance Misuse Framework, which aims to provide health and social care services to adults struggling with substance misuse in the Lancashire area. The tender is classified under health and social work services and offers a total value of £2,700,000. The deadline for submissions is set for 7th March 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 1st June 2017 and last until 3rd January 2023. This procurement will follow the open procedure as specified under the public contract regulations of 2015. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health, social care, and rehabilitation sectors, particularly those experienced in providing substance misuse services. Companies looking to expand their operations or introduce new service categories within Lancashire would find this tender relevant. Both small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework aims to foster a diverse range of service providers to support the delivery of integrated services in the community. ## Notice PLEASE NOTE: This is a 'Framework Refresh Period' in relation to the existing 'Lancashire Tier 4 Substance Misuse Services Framework', which was initially commissioned in 2015. This tender is for new Providers and existing Providers (already delivering services on this Framework) that would like to bid for delivering new service categories or submit price changes for delivery on current service categories - This tender concerns the provision of health and social care services to adults with substance misuse problems, who reside within the Lancashire County Council area. Lancashire County Council (LCC) is dedicated to the provision of high quality tier 4 substance misuse services which deliver both a high percentage of positive outcomes for service users and offer strong value for money. By procuring the detoxification and rehabilitation elements of the tier 4 Services through a single process, LCC will produce an integrated service which offers best value for money and an effective and choice-promoting service to its communities. To achieve this, LCC is seeking to procure the following services, by undertaking a competitive tender process broadly following the public contract regulations 2015. The full details include services set out within the Service Specifications, but some broad aims of the service(s) include: * To assist drug and alcohol users who wish to abstain from using drugs and alcohol * To assist service users to remain healthy and achieve a drug/alcohol-free life * To assist the service users to effectively identify and achieve their recovery goals * To maximise treatment gains and enable re-integration into local communities * To improve overall personal, social and family functioning * To promote the principles of choice and accessibility in line with the National Drug Strategy (2010) * To assess the possible risks to health and safety of children living with problem drug/alcohol users through the service user's initial and subsequent assessments. To refer to appropriate support agencies. * To assess the possible risks to health and safety of an unborn child/children who would be living with problem drug/alcohol users through the service user's initial and subsequent assessments and to refer to appropriate support agencies. * To reduce the dangers associated with Blood Borne Viruses including the risks of HIV, hepatitis A, B and C and other blood borne infections and promote treatment for alcohol-related illness and disease. * To introduce service users to a variety of options of mutual aid with full explanations in order for them to make an informed choice * To promote participation in the growing the recovery community * To encourage and facilitate the individuals to return to their communities of residence * To meet health and social care needs * To ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e1bb46-c0d7-4234-8e0e-346926855b8d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 3 Jan 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,700,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR1 8XJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Preston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 27 Jan 2017 at 15:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e1bb46-c0d7-4234-8e0e-346926855b8d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e1bb46-c0d7-4234-8e0e-346926855b8d 27th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e To apply please use this link ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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