Criminal Justice & Complex Needs Employment Specialist

Southend-On-Sea City Council has conducted a procurement process titled "Criminal Justice & Complex Needs Employment Specialist," classified under miscellaneous health services. This process involves awarding a contract as part of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) using Direct Award Process C, aligning with Health Care Services regulations. The contract's service commencement date is scheduled for 1st May 2025, with an expiry date on 31st March 2026, totalling a value of £45,000.

Located in Southend on Sea, Essex, the procurement is at the contract award stage, following confirmation of contract award notice dated 24th April 2025. This process is executed without the need for prior publication of a call for competition, standing outside the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023.

It is particularly suited to existing providers who have previously met performance indicators under similar contracts, offering capabilities in drug and alcohol treatment and recovery support. The focus on quality, innovation, value, integration, service sustainability, and social value makes it appealing for organisations capable of increasing accessibility, reducing inequalities, and enhancing service choice.

The direct award under the PSR enables an efficient path for qualified providers to expand their remit and leverage their expertise in the specified area.