--- title: "Early Engagement - Expression of Interest for Drug and Alcohol Children and Young People Treatment and Prevention Service - V2" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cd71bf8f-1ad8-4774-9191-81e4c7bba2db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd71bf8f-1ad8-4774-9191-81e4c7bba2db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd71bf8f-1ad8-4774-9191-81e4c7bba2db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd71bf8f-1ad8-4774-9191-81e4c7bba2db.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2023-07-17" --- # Early Engagement - Expression of Interest for Drug and Alcohol Children and Young People Treatment and Prevention Service - V2 Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd71bf8f-1ad8-4774-9191-81e4c7bba2db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd71bf8f-1ad8-4774-9191-81e4c7bba2db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd71bf8f-1ad8-4774-9191-81e4c7bba2db.json) ## Summary The West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a Drug and Alcohol Children and Young People Treatment and Prevention Service. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an early engagement for expressions of interest. The service aims to provide comprehensive support, treatment, and prevention interventions for children and young people affected by substance misuse. The engagement end date for submissions is July 21, 2023, with a focus on health services and social work in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in health services and social work, particularly those experienced in providing specialised services to children and young people affected by drug and alcohol misuse. The tender requires organisations to highlight their experience, staff qualifications, treatment programmes, and collaboration approaches. Businesses focusing on evidence-based interventions, early intervention strategies, and quality assurance in service delivery would be well-suited to compete for this tender. ## 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 Children and Young People Treatment and Prevention Service that will provide comprehensive support, treatment, and prevention interventions for children and young people affected by drug and alcohol misuse. The service should address the unique needs of this population and contribute to their overall well-being and long-term recovery. Provide a detailed description of the services to be offered, including assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counselling, early intervention programmes, harm reduction strategies, and prevention initiatives. Highlight the importance of age-appropriate and evidence-based interventions that consider the developmental needs of children and young people. Demonstrate your organisation's experience in delivering specialised services for children and young people affected by drug and alcohol misuse. Showcase the qualifications and expertise of your staff members, including counsellors, therapists, and prevention specialists, who have experience working with this specific population. Outline the range of treatment programmes and prevention initiatives that will be offered to address the unique needs of children and young people. Emphasise evidence-based practices, such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, family therapy, and psychoeducation, that have proven effective in this context. Describe your approach to early intervention and outreach, including strategies to identify and engage children and young people at risk of substance misuse. Explain how your service will collaborate with schools, youth organisations, healthcare providers, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure a coordinated and integrated approach to treatment and prevention. Describe your approach to quality assurance, ensuring adherence to best practices, professional standards, and ethical guidelines in delivering services to children and young people. Highlight your commitment to ensuring accessibility and inclusivity in delivering services, addressing the diverse needs of children and young people from various backgrounds. Demonstrate your commitment to compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and safeguarding requirements. 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 Children and Young People Treatment and Prevention Service. Email your response to Procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk quoting "Ref: Children and Young People Treatment and Prevention 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/9b14f876-0e11-4cf1-8216-b76ba09fcb2d | | 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 17 Jul 2023 at 15:13 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b14f876-0e11-4cf1-8216-b76ba09fcb2d - 13 Jul 2023 at 10:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b14f876-0e11-4cf1-8216-b76ba09fcb2d - 11 Jul 2023 at 10:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b14f876-0e11-4cf1-8216-b76ba09fcb2d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b14f876-0e11-4cf1-8216-b76ba09fcb2d 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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