--- title: "Peer Mentoring for Individuals with a Substance Dependency - Scotland and Wales" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dc6e1b90-0ff3-43fb-813f-9e346a599fb3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc6e1b90-0ff3-43fb-813f-9e346a599fb3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc6e1b90-0ff3-43fb-813f-9e346a599fb3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc6e1b90-0ff3-43fb-813f-9e346a599fb3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS" published: "2023-03-14" --- # Peer Mentoring for Individuals with a Substance Dependency - Scotland and Wales Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc6e1b90-0ff3-43fb-813f-9e346a599fb3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc6e1b90-0ff3-43fb-813f-9e346a599fb3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc6e1b90-0ff3-43fb-813f-9e346a599fb3.json) ## Summary The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking Peer Mentors to support individuals with substance dependencies in Scotland and Wales. This procurement falls under the Light Touch Regime, with a contract value of £373,850 and a tender end date of 12th April 2023. The contract period is from 19th June 2023 to 31st March 2025, providing opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in specialist training services. This tender offers a chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) experienced in specialist training services to expand their business. The Department for Work and Pensions is the buying organisation, and the procurement method is selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Businesses interested in peer mentoring services for individuals with substance dependencies in Scotland and Wales should take note of the tender deadline of 12th April 2023. ## Notice Individuals with a substance dependency often have the most complex needs. Without specialist intervention, many are unable to overcome barriers to recovery and employment. Individuals are often unwilling to disclose their dependency to Jobcentre Plus (JCP) Work Coaches due to denial, shame, or fear that they will be sanctioned in some way. Other individuals with a dependency may not be engaged with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (the Buyer) at all. As a result, individuals are not able to receive the help and support they need to overcome the addiction and move towards or into work. The Buyer is therefore seeking to run a new Peer Mentoring Trial, with the expectation of there being a minimum of seven (7) Peer Mentors in two (2) Jobcentre boroughs within Scotland and North Wales in 2023 - Scotland (4-6 Peer Mentors covering Partick, Drumchapel, Springburn, Laurieston, Glasgow City, and Shettleston); North Wales (3-5 Peer Mentors covering Wrexham, Denbighshire (Rhyll), and Flintshire (Shotton)). Peer Mentors will use their lived experience of addiction and recovery to inspire, motivate and support others to manage their dependency, access appropriate support (including treatment, Universal Credit, housing services) and move towards employment. Please note: All interested Suppliers must already have been accredited on DWP's Test and Learn Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) under the Peer Support service line. This is a procurement for services under the Light Touch Regime and DWP will not be bound by Public Contracts Regulations 2015 except as such Regulations are applicable to the Light Touch Regime. DWP expressly reserves the rights: (i) to cancel this procurement at any stage; (ii) to not award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; (iii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; (iv) and in no circumstances will DWP be liable for any costs incurred by potential suppliers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a765a04-fa78-4a52-8d12-904317462fdb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Jun 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £373,850 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS2 7UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | TLL Wales, TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80510000 - Specialist training services ## Release History - 14 Mar 2023 at 10:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a765a04-fa78-4a52-8d12-904317462fdb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a765a04-fa78-4a52-8d12-904317462fdb 14th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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