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title: "Young People Specialist Problem Substance Use Treatment Service & Support for Young Carers"
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# Young People Specialist Problem Substance Use Treatment Service & Support for Young Carers

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04162a

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## Summary

The Plymouth City Council has awarded contracts for the "Young People Specialist Problem Substance Use Treatment Service & Support for Young Carers." This procurement featured two lots: Lot 1 focused on specialist problem substance use treatment services for young people under 18, while Lot 2 aimed to provide support for young carers. The contracts were awarded to The Children's Society. The total value of the contracts amounts to £4,264,695 GBP. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and key dates included the tender period end date on 7th December 2023. The services fall under the "Health and social work services" industry category.

This tender for specialist substance use treatment services and support for young carers presents growth opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services sector. Companies with expertise in providing interventions for young people with substance use issues and supporting young carers' wellbeing and educational outcomes would be well-suited to compete for these contracts. The procurement process emphasises quality criteria such as service delivery model, systems leadership, and social value, along with pricing considerations. For businesses looking to expand their portfolio in social services, this tender offers a chance to contribute to positive outcomes for vulnerable young people and families in Plymouth.

## Notice

LOT 1 Specialist Problem Substance Use Treatment Service (SPSUTS) for Young People under18 years old to provide a range of evidence-based interventions supporting children and young people to stop their problem substance use or to reduce harm related to their problem substance use. This will in turn have an impact on reducing substance related harm in the context of families, friends and the wider community including possible associated crime. LOT 2 Support for Young Carers, the service aims to achieve improved health and wellbeing, educational outcomes and access pathways to support for our young carers whilst protecting them from inappropriate or excessive care and support to minimise the negative physical and emotional impact of caring. Many young carers experience complexity in their lives through overcrowded housing, social isolation, loneliness and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) particularly problematic substance use by parents, poor parental mental health and parental separation recognizing that each young carer has their own gifts, attributes and strengths. Both Lot1 and Lot2 contracts were tendered for up to eleven years (5+3+3).

### Lot Information

LOT 1 Specialist Problem Substance Use Treatment Service (SPSUTS) for Young People under 18 years old.

Specialist problem substance use services for young people are normally separate from adult treatment services because young people's alcohol and drug problems tend to be different from adults' and need a different response. This includes: * being child centred. * considering the age and maturity of young people. * acting on safeguarding concerns. * making sure the young people do not mix with adults who use drugs. These services support young people, help them to reduce the harm their alcohol or drug use causes them and try to prevent it from becoming a bigger problem as they get older. This can also include supporting young people in the context of parental / carer problem substance use where identified. Services should be part of a wider network of local prevention services that support young people with a range of needs and help them to build their resilience.

Options: There are two options each to extend the contract for a further three years.

Lot2 Support for Young Carers

For young carers, the service aims to achieve improved health and wellbeing, educational outcomes and access pathways to support for our young carers whilst protecting them from inappropriate or excessive care and support to minimise the negative physical and emotional impact of caring. Many young carers experience complexity in their lives through overcrowded housing, social isolation, loneliness and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) particularly problematic substance use by parents, poor parental mental health and parental separation recognizing that each young carer has their own gifts, attributes and strengths. For practitioners, the service will support them to identify and effectively support young carers in their work e.g. schools, hospital, GPs etc.

Options: There are two options each to extend the contract for a further three years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008092-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,263,994 |
| Lots value | £4,263,995 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,263,995 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL6 5DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Budshead |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Moor View |
| Delivery location | TLK41 Plymouth |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2024 at 16:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008092-2024
- 6 Nov 2023 at 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032813-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/
- http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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