Provision of a Near Fatal Overdose Rapid Response Service
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West Dunbartonshire Council has awarded a contract titled "Provision of a Near Fatal Overdose Rapid Response Service" in the category of Social work and related services, specifically targeting rapid response and harm reduction support for individuals at risk of overdose. Located in the region of Dumbarton (UKM81), the service will operate every day of the year, providing vital outreach from 10am to 8pm on weekdays and 10am to 6pm on weekends. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 26th March 2025 and holding a value of GBP 480,795.
The contract was awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the social services sector, particularly those with expertise in harm reduction and assertive outreach. Organisations like Turning Point Scotland Services Ltd, which focus on community, social, and personal services, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts.
The comprehensive service delivery schedule indicates a substantial and ongoing need for skilled multidisciplinary teams capable of quick, responsive support interventions in high-risk situations.
The service will provide a rapid response to people that have experienced a near fatal overdose and those at further risk of overdose. The service will identify, respond and engage with individuals as close to the high risk event as possible. The service will provide harm reduction support and assertive outreach through a multi-disciplinary staff team.
The Provider will operate the service from 10am to 8pm, Monday to Friday and from 10am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday 365 days per year.
The service will provide a rapid response to people that have experienced a near fatal overdose and those at further risk of overdose. The service will identify, respond and engage with individuals as close to the high risk event as possible. The service will provide harm reduction support and assertive outreach through a multi-disciplinary staff team. The Provider will operate the service from 10am to 8pm, Monday to Friday and from 10am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday 365 days per year.
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