Children and Young People's Substance Misuse Treatment Service

Birmingham City Council has announced the confirmation of contract award for the "Children and Young People's Substance Misuse Treatment Service" under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The contract, which focuses on the provision of health services (CPV code 85100000) within the UK region (UKG), is geared towards delivering a public health approach to address substance misuse among young people. The service will integrate with wider children and young people services, offering a tiered model of Universal, Targeted, and Specialist provisions.

Key dates include the contract start on 3rd April 2025, with an initial period of five years and an option to extend for another two years. The value of the contract is £7,483,546, with grant funding confirmed for Year 1. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those with expertise in delivering youth-centred, trauma-informed care.

Small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in health and rehabilitation services are well-suited to compete for such tenders. The contract's focus on a public health approach and improving health outcomes offers a strategic growth avenue for providers in this sector. Additionally, the multi-year timeframe and the potential for extensions provide a stable and predictable business opportunity for the successful provider, Aquarius Action Projects, identified through the rigorous assessment of the most suitable provider process.