Provision of a Near Fatal Overdose Rapid Response Service
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West Dunbartonshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Near Fatal Overdose Rapid Response Service, targeting individuals who have experienced a near fatal overdose and those at further risk. The service, falling under general public services (CPV 85310000, 85300000, 98000000), will operate throughout the UKM81 region, with services available daily from 10am to 8pm on weekdays, and from 10am to 6pm on weekends. The procurement process was completed using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a competitive notice.
The contract, signed on 26 March 2025, involves a total value of £480,795. Key dates include the award announcement on 9 April 2025. The tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in harm reduction, urgent response services, and public health outreach.
Organisations with experience in multi-disciplinary approaches to healthcare and those that can provide agile, responsive support would be well-suited to meet these demands. Turning Point Scotland Services Ltd, a prominent social care provider, was the successful supplier, highlighting the contract's potential for facilitating impactful community-oriented health initiatives. Businesses capable of providing continuous, high-quality support services are encouraged to engage with similar opportunities in the public health sector.
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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