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title: "SLC/SW/23/033 Alcohol and Drug Problem Solving Court Peer Mentor(s)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000735084"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2023-06-14"
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# SLC/SW/23/033 Alcohol and Drug Problem Solving Court Peer Mentor(s)

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000735084

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## Summary

The South Lanarkshire Council has initiated a tender process for the procurement of services. The title of the contract is 'SLC/SW/23/033 Alcohol and Drug Problem Solving Court Peer Mentor(s)'. The opportunity falls under the industry category of social protection. The procurement is in the planning stage with an anticipated 'Go Live' date of 01 September 2023. The buying organisation is South Lanarkshire Council located in Hamilton, UK. Interested businesses should note that this tender aims to establish a dedicated 2-year test of change for the South Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Problem Solving Court, potentially impacting national standards of service delivery and community rehabilitation.

This tender by South Lanarkshire Council offers businesses the opportunity to contribute to the transformative public health approach in justice services. Companies involved in community support, addiction treatment, and justice social work would be well-suited to compete. The contract, centred around supporting individuals with substance use issues and criminal justice involvement, seeks to exit people from the justice system through structured interventions and mentorship. Businesses aligned with promoting health, recovery, and independence for individuals within the justice system are encouraged to engage with this upcoming tender opportunity.

## Notice

South Lanarkshire Council are looking to notify the market of a potential future contract opportunity to deliver an Alcohol and Drug Problem Solving Court Peer Mentor(s) service. Anticipated timeframe for 'Go Live' is 01 September 2023. Go Live Date will be dependent on the Procurement Route chosen - Open Procurement may take longer.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In partnership with Hamilton Sheriff Court, South Lanarkshire Justice Social Work (JSW) will support a dedicated 2-year test of change for South Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Problem Solving Court (SLADPSC). The SLADPSC could have a potential to change the direction of national standards set for the delivery of Community Payback Orders across Scotland. Through taking a public health approach and inclusion of service user's and family's perspective the Council has an opportunity to change the mind-set of broader workforce / communities and making informed changes to how we support those in conflict with the law. The Council's long-term aim is to exit people out of the justice system where offending relates to substance use and reduce the number of people coming into contact with justice services. The Council anticipate between 60 to 80 people going through the court each year. These numbers are estimated based on the Council's current core business in this area of work as this option will only be available to individuals appearing at Hamilton Sheriff Court. It is envisaged this court will operate fortnightly with dedicated Sheriffs. To be considered the person must meet the following criteria: - between 21-55 years old - previously been subject to a Community Payback Order / custody / diversion from prosecution or at risk of custody - have a drug use dependency or regular use that contributes to offending (this can include alcohol but not solely) - motivated to engage with a structured deferred sentence for between 6-9 months and undertake an appropriate treatment plan (may or may not be medically assisted) Sheriffs will be able to request a Criminal Justice Social Work Report which will identify an appropriate treatment and support plan. Once accepted into the SLADPSC, participants will receive support from their JSW and CAReS (Community Addictions and Recovery Service) nursing staff commensurate with their needs. JSW will provide a welfare approach which will include housing, health and offending behaviour supports. The Council expects this will be met with 3.5 mentors in place, three posts will be full time (35 hours) and one post will be part time (17.5 hours). CAReS nursing staff would participate in the delivery of on-going assessments, care planning, treatment and support of people with alcohol and drug issues to promote health, independence and recovery.. Please review the attached document and return market engagement questionnaire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN481067 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312310 - Guidance services

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN481067

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN481067&idx=2
  19th October 2023 - Please see attached document for details on the tender which is now published on PCS-Tender.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN481067&idx=1
  14th June 2023 - PIN and Market Engagement Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN481067
  SLC/SW/23/033 Alcohol and Drug Problem Solving Court Peer Mentor(s) - South Lanarkshire Council are looking to notify the market of a potential future contract opportunity to deliver an Alcohol and Drug Problem Solving Court Peer Mentor(s) service. Anticipated timeframe for 'Go Live' is 01 September 2023. Go Live Date will be dependent on the Procurement Route chosen - Open Procurement may take longer.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000735084
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=735084

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