Barnet Integrated Substance Misuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Service for Young People and Adults

The London Borough of Barnet has awarded a contract for the "Barnet Integrated Substance Misuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Service for Young People and Adults" to Change Grow Live Services Limited (CGL). This contract falls under the health services category and focuses on substance misuse services for both young people and adults, aiming to prevent, treat, and support recovery from alcohol and drug issues. The procurement process utilised the Direct Award Process C (DAP C) under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

The contract period runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030, with the standstill period closing on 13th March 2025. The key criteria for selecting the provider included quality, innovation, value, integration, collaboration, service sustainability, and social value. This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in health services, specifically those involved in substance misuse prevention and recovery.

Businesses experienced in providing innovative, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare solutions would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Furthermore, organisations that can demonstrate their effectiveness in improving access to services and reducing health inequalities will have a competitive edge. The existing contract performance and the satisfaction of the current provider’s services were also critical factors in the award decision, highlighting the importance of maintaining high service standards and achieving set objectives.