--- title: "AT1175 Drug & Alcohol Support Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049832" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049832" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049832.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049832.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LUTON COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-05" --- # AT1175 Drug & Alcohol Support Service Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049832 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049832) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049832.json) ## Summary Luton Council has initiated a public procurement process to select providers for the "AT1175 Drug & Alcohol Support Service." This tender falls under the services category of community health services and is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement process entered the tender stage on 5th September 2024, with bids due by 9th October 2024. The services will address drug and alcohol treatment needs in Luton, identified as a "Challenged Area" by OHID. The project includes three service lots: clinical treatment, a new support service for complex cases, and an independent recovery service, with contracts running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2033, plus a potential two-year extension to 2035. The estimated contract value is £38.1 million, with possible grant funding increasing this to £40 million. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare, particularly those with expertise in drug and alcohol treatment services. Companies registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are especially well-suited to compete. The tender offers the chance to be part of an integrated alliance, utilising a robust Information Sharing Agreement and separate accommodations for different recovery stages. The open procurement method allows for electronic submissions through the ProContract portal, and suppliers can bid on all three service lots. Engaging in this tender can enhance business profiles, establish partnerships within the community health framework, and contribute to tackling public health challenges in Luton. ## Notice Luton is currently identified as a 'Challenged Area' by OHID in terms of drug and alcohol treatment services. This was due to a reduction in the number of those in treatment and the lack of referrals and engagement with the criminal justice system. Numbers in treatment have increased significantly, including for those on the criminal justice pathway. We are therefore looking to procure three different service lots. Lot 1 - Luton clinical drug and alcohol treatment service - providing clinical intervention, psychosocial intervention, NICE guidelines, specialist children and young person's service (8-24 years), in reach teams to hospital and Criminal Justice System Lot 2 - A new support service which will work with those who are not ready or able to engage in formal structured treatment due to various complexities and interconnected needs. Lot 3 - Luton specialist, independent drug and alcohol recovery service. The services will form a joint alliance, offering integrated case management and utilising a robust Information Sharing Agreement. The three lots, plus the children and young person service, will be housed in separate accommodation to address the needs of the service users and providing a suitable safe space for service users on the different stages of their recovery, as per recommendations in the recent consultation. Contract from 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2033 plus a 2 year extension to 31 March 2035. All documents can be found on the ProContract (Proactis) e-tendering portal. Being conducted under The Health Care (PSR) Regulations 2023. Potential for additional grant funding to take contract value to PS40,000,000, no guarantees. ### Lot Information Lot 1,2,3 Luton is currently identified as a 'Challenged Area' by OHID in terms of drug and alcohol treatment services. This was due to a reduction in the number of those in treatment and the lack of referrals and engagement with the criminal justice system. Following efforts over the last 18 months, by the Provider and Luton Council public health team, numbers in treatment have increased significantly, including for those on the criminal justice pathway. We are therefore looking to procure three different service lots. Lot 1 - Luton clinical drug and alcohol treatment service - providing clinical intervention, psychosocial intervention, NICE guidelines, specialist children and young person's service (8-24 years), in reach teams to hospital and Criminal Justice System Lot 2 - A new support service which will work with those who are not ready or able to engage in formal structured treatment due to various complexities and interconnected needs. Lot 3 - Luton specialist, independent drug and alcohol recovery service. The services will form a joint alliance, offering integrated case management and utilising a robust Information Sharing Agreement. The three lots, plus the children and young person service, will be housed in separate accommodation to address the needs of the service users and providing a suitable safe space for service users on the different stages of their recovery, as per recommendations in the recent consultation. It is recommended that recovery should sit independently from treatment, so each specialism can focus on their own areas to achieve the joint ambition of reduce the harms caused by drugs and alcohol in Luton. The independent recovery system will: * help to reduce risk of relapse by a reduction in trigger points; service users not having to attend the treatment service- a place that they may associate with their substance use, reducing the interaction with people still in active addiction, reducing contact with those who may try and exploit others- recovery can be a very vulnerable time. * support a tailored approach; recovery is subjective to each individual's needs and accountability, with many people choosing different beliefs and methods to achieve their recovery goals. * provide an increased focus and clear path for those in treatment, enabling them to move on from clinical treatment into recovery with ongoing structured support. * help focus on the social components of treatment journeys by building recovery capital. Encouraging and identifying robust protective factors that underpin recovery such as the repair of relationships, support networks & engagement in their community. * provide easy access to recovery support for those who may have managed their journey from dependency without accessing clinical treatment. * bring together recovery partners in the community, including the Recovery College, mutual aid and fellowship services. Contract from 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2033 plus a 2 year extension to 31 March 2035. All documents can be found on the ProContract (Proactis) e-tendering portal. Being conducted under The Health Care (PSR) Regulations 2023. Potential for additional grant funding to take contract value to PS40,000,000, no guarantees. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028355-2024 | | 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 | 5 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £38,100,000 | | 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 | LUTON COUNCIL | | Locality | LUTON | | Post town | Luton | | Postcode | LU1 2BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton | | Local authority | Luton | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 5 Sep 2024 at 07:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028355-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.luton.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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