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title: "Provision of a Medway Adult Substance Treatment, Harm Reduction and Recovery Service"
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# Provision of a Medway Adult Substance Treatment, Harm Reduction and Recovery Service

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b9e4c3a-8fa2-4ed7-847e-0240b0cc8045

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## Summary

The Medway Council has awarded a contract for the Provision of a Medway Adult Substance Treatment, Harm Reduction and Recovery Service. This contract falls under the industry category of Health services and is valued at £13,823,120. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract period will start on April 1, 2023, and end on March 31, 2026.

This tender by Medway Council offers an opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, especially those focused on substance misuse treatment and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The service requirement includes harm reduction interventions, psychosocial support, tailored treatment plans, and trauma-informed care, catering to those affected by drug and alcohol misuse in the Medway area.

## Notice

Medway Council requires an effective treatment and support service to ensure people who use substances have access to a range of support options (including harm reduction interventions, treatment, psychosocial support, and recovery/wellbeing services). The service will provide access to all, ensuring preventative support and tailored treatment plans to reduce drug and/or alcohol related deaths in Medway. The service will provide trauma-informed treatment and support for people who use substances, which includes illicit drugs, diverted prescribed drugs, alcohol, and new psychoactive substances (such as Spice). To achieve the best outcomes, Medway Council will require the provider to focus resources on those where substance misuse has the greatest impact on their own lives and the lives of others, especially their families and communities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f81e4d19-ab3d-454c-88e1-37c9df41ad21 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,823,120 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,823,120 |
| 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE FORWARD TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2023 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f81e4d19-ab3d-454c-88e1-37c9df41ad21
- 1 Aug 2022 at 09:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64f05af8-a61d-4e66-ad4a-ae34af9cab08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f81e4d19-ab3d-454c-88e1-37c9df41ad21
  25th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64f05af8-a61d-4e66-ad4a-ae34af9cab08
  1st August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=06a9595e-7911-ed11-8117-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545
  Tender documents

## Notice URLs

- http://www.medway.gov.uk/

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