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title: "ESCC SS - Improving access to dependence forming medication (DFM) review support in East Sussex - AWARD"
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# ESCC SS - Improving access to dependence forming medication (DFM) review support in East Sussex - AWARD

Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc0a50d2-cb96-438d-96ee-e37b0581d9c7

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the awarding of a contract by SE Shared Services for the title "ESCC SS - Improving access to dependence forming medication (DFM) review support in East Sussex." This service falls under the health and social work services category, specifically aimed at assisting individuals affected by dependence-forming medications. The contract, valued at £150,000, has been awarded following a selective (restricted) procurement method, with the contract period set to run from 1st January 2020 to 31st December 2020. The award date is noted as 20th December 2019, and the tender closed on 29th November 2019, with the service delivery taking place in East Sussex, within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social services sector, particularly those specialising in addiction support, mental health services, and medical consulting. Companies equipped to provide innovative strategies to reduce dependence on such medication, as well as training for healthcare professionals, would be well-positioned to compete. With a focus on skill development for GPs and patient management strategies, there is a demand for suppliers who can deliver robust intervention programmes and support systems, thereby driving growth in this essential service area.

## Notice

Adult Social Care and Health East Sussex County Council intends to commission a service Improving access to dependence forming medication (DFM) review support in East Sussex. This service will run for 12 months. This service seeks to support those affected by the use of these medications to seek support to reduce or cease using the medication, as well as referring and supporting to access more specialist support if necessary. It also seeks to support GPs not to initiate or prolong the prescribing DFMs through skill development and increasing confidence and courage to use other interventions to manage pain. Also support the development of strategies to manage aggression from patients displaying drug seeking behaviours.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e47cff1c-71d0-4596-a019-f7772274ff52 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | SE SHARED SERVICES |
| Locality | EAST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHANGE GROW LIVE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2019 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e47cff1c-71d0-4596-a019-f7772274ff52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e47cff1c-71d0-4596-a019-f7772274ff52
  20th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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