--- title: "Early Engagement - Expression of Interest for Drugs and Alcohol Training Package - V2" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6cd1e92e-4d8e-43b3-a931-8552b99f232c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6cd1e92e-4d8e-43b3-a931-8552b99f232c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6cd1e92e-4d8e-43b3-a931-8552b99f232c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6cd1e92e-4d8e-43b3-a931-8552b99f232c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2023-07-17" --- # Early Engagement - Expression of Interest for Drugs and Alcohol Training Package - V2 Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6cd1e92e-4d8e-43b3-a931-8552b99f232c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6cd1e92e-4d8e-43b3-a931-8552b99f232c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6cd1e92e-4d8e-43b3-a931-8552b99f232c.json) ## Summary West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a Drug and Alcohol Workforce Service to provide support, training, and professional development opportunities for professionals in the addiction field. This opportunity aims to enhance workforce skills and deliver high-quality interventions to individuals and families affected by addiction. The engagement end date for this tender is 19th July 2023, and interested businesses must submit an Expression of Interest by this deadline. This tender for training services in the health sector offers a business opportunity for organisations experienced in workforce development programmes and addiction support services. Businesses specialising in addiction counselling, training, and related fields are well-suited to compete. The estimated annual value of the contract is £155,000, with a focus on evidence-based practices and inclusivity in workforce training services. Early engagement with the buyer, West Northamptonshire Council, is encouraged to gather feedback and demonstrate expertise in the addiction field. ## 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 is seeking a Drug and Alcohol Workforce Service that will provide support, training, and professional development opportunities for professionals working in the field of drug and alcohol addiction. The service should enhance the skills, knowledge, and capacity of the workforce to deliver high-quality interventions and support to individuals and families affected by addiction. Provide a detailed description of the services to be offered, such as workforce training, professional development programmes, mentoring, and consultation services. Highlight the importance of evidence-based practices, best practices, and the latest research in the field of drug and alcohol addiction. Demonstrate your organisation's experience in delivering workforce development programmes and support services for professionals in the addiction field. Showcase the qualifications and expertise of your staff members in addiction counselling, training, and related fields. Outline the range of training programmes and workshops that will be offered to enhance the skills and knowledge of professionals. Emphasise the focus on evidence-based interventions, assessment tools and emerging trends in addiction treatment. Describe how your service will provide supervision and consultation services to professionals, offering guidance, support, and expertise in challenging cases or complex situations. Explain how your service will establish collaborations with other agencies, organisations, and experts in the addiction field. Describe your approach to quality assurance in delivering workforce services, ensuring adherence to best practices, professional standards, and ethical guidelines. Explain your evaluation processes to monitor the effectiveness and impact of the training and support provided. Highlight your commitment to ensuring accessibility and inclusivity in delivering workforce training services, including considerations for diverse professionals, geographical areas, and service settings. Describe any accommodations or adaptations you provide to support professionals with specific needs or challenges. Demonstrate your commitment to compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and safeguarding requirements. Estimated annual value of PS155,000. 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 Drug and Alcohol Workforce Service. Email your response to Procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk quoting "Ref: Drug and Alcohol Workforce 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/3d522237-9cf6-44dd-a762-615c817a30bf | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 17 Jul 2023 at 15:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d522237-9cf6-44dd-a762-615c817a30bf - 13 Jul 2023 at 10:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d522237-9cf6-44dd-a762-615c817a30bf - 11 Jul 2023 at 10:05 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d522237-9cf6-44dd-a762-615c817a30bf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d522237-9cf6-44dd-a762-615c817a30bf 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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