--- title: "GMCA 905 Drug and Alcohol Related Deaths Panels" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-36aff49e-fa9e-4a5f-9fa3-2982c68d4098" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-36aff49e-fa9e-4a5f-9fa3-2982c68d4098" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36aff49e-fa9e-4a5f-9fa3-2982c68d4098.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36aff49e-fa9e-4a5f-9fa3-2982c68d4098.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2024-08-09" --- # GMCA 905 Drug and Alcohol Related Deaths Panels Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36aff49e-fa9e-4a5f-9fa3-2982c68d4098 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-36aff49e-fa9e-4a5f-9fa3-2982c68d4098) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36aff49e-fa9e-4a5f-9fa3-2982c68d4098.json) ## Summary The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is currently in the tender stage for the "GMCA 905 Drug and Alcohol Related Deaths Panels" project. The procurement aims to commission a drug and alcohol-related deaths (DARD) surveillance system that will support recording, reporting, and analysis to prevent such deaths across Greater Manchester, an area with a population of approximately 2.8 million. This initiative falls under the health and social work services industry category and will be conducted under the Light Touch Regime. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 12:00 PM BST on 9th September 2024. The contract start date is 1st November 2024, running until 31st March 2027. The project budget is £405,401 GBP. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health data systems, particularly those with experience in dealing with drug and alcohol-related issues. SMEs are encouraged to apply for this contract, which is ideally suited to businesses with expertise in surveillance systems, data analysis, and public health services. With funding provided by GMCA on behalf of ten local authority areas, this contract offers substantial prospects for business growth and the opportunity to contribute to a crucial public health initiative. ## Notice The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is commissioning a drug and alcohol related death (DARD) surveillance system to enable the recording, reporting, and analysis of drug and alcohol related deaths. The aim of the GM DARD surveillance system is to prevent drug and alcohol related deaths. Greater Manchester (GM) is a metropolitan county with a population of around 2.8m, comprising of ten local authorities; Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan. Greater Manchester has been at the forefront of local devolution and the GMCA and the ten local authorities work closely to ensure a co-ordinated approach to drugs and alcohol. The DARD surveillance system will be commissioned by the GMCA on behalf of the ten GM local authority areas who will provide funding for the system. The Office for National Statistics reported 229 drug misuse deaths and 498 alcohol specific deaths registered in Greater Manchester in 2022. During 2023/24, 294 deaths were reported for clients in contact with treatment services (please note these deaths may not have been directly caused by to drug or alcohol use). A DARD surveillance system has been in place across GM since 2021 and all the GM local authorities currently benefit from existing DARD panels, some of which cover combined areas for reasons of practicality and productivity. The DARD surveillance system works in co-ordination with a GM Drugs Early Warning System, drug sample laboratory testing, and an annual research project into new and emerging drugs, to provide a wider Great Manchester Drugs Intelligence System. Details can be found at: https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ This procurement is undertaken under Light Touch Regime. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/962ccbc7-a16a-4bfb-bb5a-9b0d73b108b9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £405,401 | | 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 | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M27 8US | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Swinton Park | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 9 Aug 2024 at 16:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/962ccbc7-a16a-4bfb-bb5a-9b0d73b108b9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/962ccbc7-a16a-4bfb-bb5a-9b0d73b108b9 9th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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