--- title: "Worcestershire Drug & Alcohol Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fed38ab1-a018-4a03-8069-2c80a0501d68" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fed38ab1-a018-4a03-8069-2c80a0501d68" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fed38ab1-a018-4a03-8069-2c80a0501d68.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fed38ab1-a018-4a03-8069-2c80a0501d68.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-10-16" --- # Worcestershire Drug & Alcohol Service Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fed38ab1-a018-4a03-8069-2c80a0501d68 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fed38ab1-a018-4a03-8069-2c80a0501d68) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fed38ab1-a018-4a03-8069-2c80a0501d68.json) ## Summary Worcestershire County Council is commissioning the Worcestershire Drug & Alcohol Service to provide an integrated treatment service for young people and adults in the Worcestershire region. This contract is classified under health and social work services, and the procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with applications due by 21st November 2019. The contract duration is set for five years, starting from 1st April 2020 through to 31st March 2025. This opportunity is being pursued via an open procedure, allowing for wider participation. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for social service providers, particularly those specialising in drug and alcohol treatment, mental health services, or community health initiatives. Businesses that focus on integrated health care delivery, outreach programmes for at-risk populations, or those providing residential rehabilitation services could find this contract particularly advantageous. By partnering with Worcestershire County Council, successful bidders will contribute to vital community health initiatives while expanding their service offerings in a well-supported collaborative environment. ## Notice Worcestershire County Council is commissioning an integrated Drug and Alcohol specialist treatment service for young people and adults living in Worcestershire, in partnership with West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner. Drug and alcohol misuse have the potential to cause increased risk of harm to individuals, those closest to them and wider society. The primary purpose of the drug and alcohol service is to reduce drug and alcohol related harm and promote recovery. This will be achieved by working together in partnership with service users and stakeholders in the wider health and care system. Essential to this new service are: o GP shared care and prescribing for community detoxification and harm reduction o Access to residential rehabilitation when required o Pharmacy dispensing coverage across Worcestershire o Tier 2 and 3 targeted prevention and interventions using a trauma informed approach o Services for people with associated complex needs including safeguarding, physical and mental health co-occurring conditions o Protecting families living with children and cross working with social care o Dedicated service for young people o Targeted outreach to at risk populations using multi-agency approaches facilitating access to housing and employment o Alcohol prevention and early intervention service o Opiate substitution therapy, specialist prescribing and distribution of naloxone o Needle exchange and Blood Borne Virus screening and treatment in a range of locations across Worcestershire o Improved engagement and outcomes for those linked into the Criminal Justice (CJ) system. o Upskilling of peer mentors and volunteers to enhance recovery focussed interventions o Working in partnership with service users, carers to ensure their views are heard and considered in service design and delivery o Liaison with acute hospital services including maternity and emergency services o Joint working with Criminal Justice services to ensure rapid access to treatment for those linked into Criminal Justice system, prison in-reach and seamless transition to treatment following exit. o Specialist upskilling of wider public health, health and social care workforce o The Service required is detailed in Appendix 2, Service Specification. The Contract duration will be for a period of 5 years - 1st April 2020 - 31st March 2025. To view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. To apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view, complete and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the 'Submit your Return' button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Corres... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2530c1a8-9fdd-4d94-b49a-2eb55ca6080c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 3 Mar 2025 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 16 Oct 2019 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2530c1a8-9fdd-4d94-b49a-2eb55ca6080c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2530c1a8-9fdd-4d94-b49a-2eb55ca6080c 16th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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