6215 - Substance Misuse Treatment Service for Young People
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The London Borough of Bexley has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of the Young People’s Substance Misuse Treatment Service. This contract, worth £1,400,000, aims to support young individuals within the community through preventative, engagement, and treatment services, including a digital offer and training. The service is designed to be dynamic and responsive, contributing to the national drug strategy's long-term ambitions.
The contracted provider is Humankind Charity, operating as Waythrough. The initial contract period begins on 1st April 2025 and may extend until 31st March 2032 if performance criteria are met. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure.
This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in health and social work services. Given its focus on a collaborative and innovative approach, entities with experience in engaging young people and implementing effective community-based strategies are ideal candidates. Moreover, the contract outlines comprehensive support systems, creating additional avenues for stakeholders in related sectors to collaborate and integrate services, fostering both business diversification and community welfare.
The contract's sizeable budget also underscores the substantial impact and investment in youth-centred health initiatives.
The Council is looking to appoint a single provider for delivery of its Young People's Substance Misuse Treatment Service. The vision for this service is for a dynamic, responsive service with a strong presence in the community that supports young people and can work with partners towards achieving the national drug strategy ambition of achieving a generational shift in the demand for drugs. The Provider should be flexible and ready to work in partnership with a range of stakeholders.
Services will be delivered in settings suitable for children and young people. The Provider will design and deliver an innovative, fit for purpose, young people friendly service with the following key service elements: Prevention Engagement Treatment Digital offer Training Page 4 to 7 The Provider will work proactively with partners as part of a broader system of effective integrated pathways and packages of care to provide a system of support to young people around all aspects of substance misuse. The Provider will employ a strengths-based approach with a focus on enhancing young people's resilience and deliver a service that reflects the specific needs of the young people who use them
The Council is looking to appoint a single provider for delivery of its Young People's Substance Misuse Treatment Service. The vision for this service is for a dynamic, responsive service with a strong presence in the community that supports young people and can work with partners towards achieving the national drug strategy ambition of achieving a generational shift in the demand for drugs. The Provider should be flexible and ready to work in partnership with a range of stakeholders. Services will be delivered in settings suitable for children and young people. The Provider will design and deliver an innovative, fit for purpose, young people friendly service with the following key service elements: Prevention Engagement Treatment Digital offer Training The Provider will work proactively with partners as part of a broader system of effective integrated pathways and packages of care to provide a system of support to young people around all aspects of substance misuse. The Provider will employ a strengths-based approach with a focus on enhancing young people's resilience and deliver a service that reflects the specific needs of the young people who use them.
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The contract period is seven years.
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