--- title: "GMCA 905 Drug and Alcohol Related Deaths Panels" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0489a1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0489a1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0489a1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0489a1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2024-08-09" --- # GMCA 905 Drug and Alcohol Related Deaths Panels Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0489a1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0489a1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0489a1.json) ## Summary The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has initiated a tender to commission a comprehensive Drug and Alcohol Related Deaths (DARD) surveillance system. This contract, titled "GMCA 905 Drug and Alcohol Related Deaths Panels," falls under the industry category of Health and social work services (CPV 85000000). The system aims to record, report, and analyse drug and alcohol-related deaths within Greater Manchester's ten local authority areas. Currently in the tender stage, businesses can submit their proposals electronically via the provided platform until 12:00 BST on 9 September 2024. The contracting process will commence shortly thereafter, with the bid opening scheduled for 12:05 BST on the same day. The contract period spans 1,590 days without renewal options. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health data analytics, public health systems, and substance misuse prevention services. Organisations specializing in medical data management, health informatics, and related consultancy services will find this project particularly aligned with their expertise. By participating, businesses have the chance to collaborate with regional authorities and make a substantial impact on public health initiatives across Greater Manchester, benefiting from a sustained engagement over several years. The GMCA, known for its collaborative approach and pioneering public health strategies, offers a valuable partner for growth and development within the sector. ## Notice The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is commissioning a drug and alcohol related death (DARD) surveillance system to enable the recording, reporting, and analysis of drug and alcohol related deaths. The aim of the GM DARD surveillance system is to prevent drug and alcohol related deaths. Greater Manchester (GM) is a metropolitan county with a population of around 2.8m, comprising of ten local authorities; Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan. Greater Manchester has been at the forefront of local devolution and the GMCA and the ten local authorities work closely to ensure a co-ordinated approach to drugs and alcohol. The DARD surveillance system will be commissioned by the GMCA on behalf of the ten GM local authority areas who will provide funding for the system. The Office for National Statistics reported 229 drug misuse deaths and 498 alcohol specific deaths registered in Greater Manchester in 2022. During 2023/24, 294 deaths were reported for clients in contact with treatment services (please note these deaths may not have been directly caused by to drug or alcohol use). A DARD surveillance system has been in place across GM since 2021 and all the GM local authorities currently benefit from existing DARD panels, some of which cover combined areas for reasons of practicality and productivity. The DARD surveillance system works in co-ordination with a GM Drugs Early Warning System, drug sample laboratory testing, and an annual research project into new and emerging drugs, to provide a wider Great Manchester Drugs Intelligence System. Details available at: https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is commissioning a drug and alcohol related death (DARD) surveillance system to enable the recording, reporting, and analysis of drug and alcohol related deaths. The aim of the GM DARD surveillance system is to prevent drug and alcohol related deaths. Greater Manchester (GM) is a metropolitan county with a population of around 2.8m, comprising of ten local authorities; Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan. Greater Manchester has been at the forefront of local devolution and the GMCA and the ten local authorities work closely to ensure a co-ordinated approach to drugs and alcohol. The DARD surveillance system will be commissioned by the GMCA on behalf of the ten GM local authority areas who will provide funding for the system. The Office for National Statistics reported 229 drug misuse deaths and 498 alcohol specific deaths registered in Greater Manchester in 2022. During 2023/24, 294 deaths were reported for clients in contact with treatment services (please note these deaths may not have been directly caused by to drug or alcohol use). A DARD surveillance system has been in place across GM since 2021 and all the GM local authorities currently benefit from existing DARD panels, some of which cover combined areas for reasons of practicality and productivity. The DARD surveillance system works in co-ordination with a GM Drugs Early Warning System, drug sample laboratory testing, and an annual research project into new and emerging drugs, to provide a wider Great Manchester Drugs Intelligence System. Details available at: https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025316-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M27 8US | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Swinton Park | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 9 Aug 2024 at 16:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025316-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/ - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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