Peer to Peer Outreach Service
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Medway Council has finalised a contract for the "Peer to Peer Outreach Service" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This programme aims to support individuals with substance use issues who are at risk of rough sleeping in Medway. The contract, which runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 with three optional one-year extensions, is valued at £491,241.48.
It focuses on recruiting and training volunteers with lived and living experience to provide outreach and support, with a significant focus on increasing engagement with substance treatment and recovery services. The project's location is Chatham in the UKJ41 region, and the main procurement category is health services. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in substance misuse treatment and volunteer training programmes.
Companies that can deliver comprehensive outreach and support services, demonstrate innovation in service delivery, and provide accredited training for peer mentors will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for extensive partnership working and a focus on social value will benefit businesses that have established networks and a strong track record in integrated and sustainable service provision.
The primary aims of the project are to recruit, train and support volunteers with lived and living experience, to provide outreach and in reach to people who use substances and are at risk of experiencing rough sleeping in Medway. Through the outreach and in reach, the focus will be to increase engagement with substance treatment and recovery services, increase and support sustained substance use treatment and recovery and to support transition from rough sleeping to supported accommodation.
The primary aims of the project are to recruit, train and support volunteers with lived and living experience, to provide outreach and in reach to people who use substances and are at risk of experiencing rough sleeping in Medway. Through the outreach and in reach, the focus will be to increase engagement with substance treatment and recovery services, increase and support sustained substance use treatment and recovery and to support transition from rough sleeping to supported accommodation. The Intention is to Award the contract to the existing provider, following Direct Award C process. Dates service to be provided - 01/04/2025 to 31/03/2026 - with 3 x 12 month extension options. Lifetime Value of the contract - PS491,241.48.
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