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title: "Core Drugs and Alcohol Treatment Service"
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# Core Drugs and Alcohol Treatment Service

Buyer: CAPITALESOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65e82d53-9b29-42a7-a411-4e22d9e60b13

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## Summary

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) and the City of Westminster (WCC) undertook a selective procurement process to establish a Core Drugs and Alcohol Treatment Service. This includes two lots: Lot 1 for Substance Misuse Treatment and Lot 2 for Alcohol Specific Treatment. The procurement was initiated with a total value of approximately £46.1 million, with a minimum value of £32.7 million, and contracts awarded on 2nd March 2021 for services commencing on 1st July 2021 and extending for up to seven years. The primary location for service delivery is London, and the industry category is identified under community health services (CPV code 85323000).

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in health services, addiction treatment, and social care. Companies that are equipped to deliver community-based health services and have experience working with underrepresented groups or those in the criminal justice system will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Additionally, organisations that can offer comprehensive training packages or collaborate with local authorities may enhance their competitiveness in this robust contracting environment.

## Notice

The Integrated Commissioning Department of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) and the City of Westminster (WCC) ran a competitive procurement exercise to identify suitably qualified Contractor(s) to deliver a community-based Core Drugs and Alcohol Treatment Service. The Service was broken down into Lot 1 Substance Misuse Treatment Service and Lot 2 Alcohol Specific Treatment Intervention Service. Contractors could choose to bid for Lot 1 only, Lot 2 only, or both Lot 1 and Lot 2. Two contracts have been awarded to Turning Point (Services) Ltd for services delivered under Lot 1; one contract for RBKC and a second contract for WCC. Two contracts have been awarded to Change Grow Live Services Ltd for services delivered under Lot 2; one contract for RBKC and a second contract for WCC. Each Contractor shall meet the objectives of the Service which are linked to the Public Health England's Public Health Outcome Framework and locally identified priorities. The Service shall sit within the top quartile range for comparator Local Authorities in successful completion of treatment, to be higher than the national average in retaining people in treatment and lower waiting times than the national average. The Service shall increase its support for underrepresented groups, a year on year increase in the numbers of people supported in targeted groups and a comprehensive training package to be delivered to professionals and residents across the Authorities. The Service shall deliver a quality Education, Training & Employment service, be flexible in its approach to working with those involved in the criminal justice system, particularly those leaving prison and those under Integrated Offender Management (IOM). Each contract will be for an initial period of five (5) years, with the option to extend for a further two (2) years in aggregate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26a2e1ed-4a0d-4d66-bf9f-e2e08c9d779e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,145,769 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,725,413 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAPITALESOURCING |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1E 6QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CHANGE GROW LIVE SERVICES; TURNING POINT SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2021 at 15:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26a2e1ed-4a0d-4d66-bf9f-e2e08c9d779e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26a2e1ed-4a0d-4d66-bf9f-e2e08c9d779e
  3rd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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