--- title: "ASC0255 - Leicester Specialist Substance Misuse Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e2486071-1c32-4ba8-97a1-f4b9fd0d40ce" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2486071-1c32-4ba8-97a1-f4b9fd0d40ce" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2486071-1c32-4ba8-97a1-f4b9fd0d40ce.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2486071-1c32-4ba8-97a1-f4b9fd0d40ce.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-08-11" --- # ASC0255 - Leicester Specialist Substance Misuse Service Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2486071-1c32-4ba8-97a1-f4b9fd0d40ce [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2486071-1c32-4ba8-97a1-f4b9fd0d40ce) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2486071-1c32-4ba8-97a1-f4b9fd0d40ce.json) ## Summary Leicester City Council is currently seeking tenders for the ASC0255 - Leicester Specialist Substance Misuse Service, a contract aimed at providing comprehensive support services to tackle substance misuse within the community. This initiative is part of a wider collaboration involving the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and the National Probation Service. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 10th September 2021. The service will commence on 1st April 2022, lasting for an initial 4-year period with options to extend up to a total of 7 years, concluding by 31st March 2029. The total contract value is estimated at £33,638,618 over the complete duration, with an initial annual budget of £4,794,726. This tender represents a significant opportunity for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to contribute to community health and wellness. Businesses that specialise in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in substance misuse interventions and support, would be well-suited to apply. Successful bidders will engage with various aspects of community recovery, including training, housing, and peer support initiatives, providing a robust platform for business growth in a socially impactful sector. ## Notice Leicester City Council invites Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations for the provision of the Specialist Substance Misuse Service (SSMS) to be commissioned by Leicester City Council for itself and its partners the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and the National Probation Service. Leicester City Council acts as the lead commissioner and host organisation under a formal partnership agreement with the above-named organisations. Operating from a range of locations and venues in Leicester City, the successful provider shall aim to reduce the substance related harms to individuals, families and communities whilst helping individuals to build recovery for themselves and recovery communities to develop and thrive. The provider is required to deliver a comprehensive range of interventions including but not limited to open access services, needle exchange, assessment and care coordination, pharmacy/primary and secondary care liaison and support, clinical and pharmacological interventions, peer mentoring and volunteer programme and assertive linkage to mutual aid. In addition, the provider shall work collaboratively with criminal justice agencies to develop a robust pathway across custody and post release. The provider shall develop and support access to wraparound services across the city, including but not limited to education, training and employment, leisure activities and suitable housing. This service provider will also hold a ringfenced PS365,000 budget for residential rehabilitation placements and must ensure a robust monitoring system is in place that can track placements and spend as part of its reporting arrangements to Leicester City Council. The proposed Contract will be for an initial period of 4 years to commence on 1st April 2022, with options to extend, subject to satisfactory performance outcomes and agreement by the Authority, for a further 2 periods of up to a maximum of 24 months and thereafter one further period of up to no more than 12 months in total taking the contract term to a maximum of 7 years up to 31st March 2029. The nominal contract value is PS4,870,262 for Year One only, PS4,794,726.00 per annum for all the other years and PS33,638,618 aggregated for the full 7 year contract period. In addition, for year one of the contract only, a one off pot of funding up to the maximum value of PS190,000 shall be made available to offset the cost of any redundancies should they be required. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e036d7ee-c32b-491b-94c7-6838f682d7e4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £33,638,618 | | 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 1FZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 11 Aug 2021 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e036d7ee-c32b-491b-94c7-6838f682d7e4 - 25 Jun 2021 at 09:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e7c3f96-9ad5-4aa2-a0be-e53f2b4bae0b - 17 May 2021 at 08:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcd04d58-85f9-4472-bc81-40d7e5071fb0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e036d7ee-c32b-491b-94c7-6838f682d7e4 11th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e7c3f96-9ad5-4aa2-a0be-e53f2b4bae0b 25th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcd04d58-85f9-4472-bc81-40d7e5071fb0 17th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=04dfc070-5ab2-eb11-810c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.leicester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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