2425-0609 Integrated Community Drug and Alcohol Service
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The public procurement process for the "Integrated Community Drug and Alcohol Service" is currently in the planning stage. This initiative is led by Islington Council, a sub-central government public authority, located in London, UK. The process commenced with a market engagement exercise, which includes a questionnaire aimed at gauging market interest and is available on the London Tenders Portal until 27th June 2025.
This service aims to provide comprehensive support to individuals aged 18 and over with drug and alcohol support needs in Islington. The expected start date for the subsequent contract is January 2027, with a potential duration of five years and options to extend up to four additional years. The core contract value is anticipated to be between £4.5 and £4.8 million annually, funded by the Public Health Grant, with additional funding from the Drug and Alcohol Treatment, Recovery, and Improvement Grant.
This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those focused on rehabilitation services. The project's scope encompasses evidence-based interventions, care coordination, and social inclusion activities, making it suitable for providers experienced in delivering integrated health services. As the tender is designed to be inclusive of SMEs and VCSEs, smaller organisations and social enterprises have a viable chance to compete.
Furthermore, the contract's anticipated long duration can offer stability and growth prospects for businesses committed to advancing healthcare solutions in alignment with the guidelines set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and other relevant standards.
While the commissioning model is still being developed, it is anticipated that the future service will be awarded to one provider and will provide support for individuals aged 18 and over in Islington who have drug and alcohol support needs. The provider will deliver an integrated drug and alcohol service that is registered and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Key elements of the service include:
- Evidence-based interventions, in line with Drug misuse and dependence UK guidelines on clinical management (guidelines on how clinicians should treat people with drug misuse and drug dependence) and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommendations on what effective support should look life including psychological support, harm reduction, opiate substitute prescribing, community-based detoxification, inpatient detoxification, and residential rehabilitation placements.
- Dedicated family service provision
- Care coordination involving a range of health, justice, social care, housing, and other support services.
- Social inclusion activities and interventions to support individuals in their recovery
- Training, support, and consultation for people working or volunteering in statutory and voluntary sector organisations to help them understand and safely respond to substance use.
Contract duration The contract is expected to commence January 2027. We anticipate the contract to be five years (with options to extend up to an additional four years). Contract Value Core Contract Value (Public Health Grant funded: PS4.5- PS4.8 million per annum Drug and Alcohol Treatment, Recovery and Improvement Grant (DATRIG) funded: Approximately PS1.9 million per annum.
Please note: Islington Council has no confirmation on the continuation of this funding long term.
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