Health and social work services

Tender description

Oldham and Rochdale Councils have agreed to join together and tender for the new Drug and Alcohol service. The overall aim of the new joint treatment system is to deliver an integrated recovery-orientated treatment system with 2 town centre treatment delivery sites, some shared facilities, and some localised provision (including primary care) in order to meet demand. The system should reduce the risk of harm and support people in the 2 boroughs to maintain long term recovery from their addiction, ensuring that the service users are at the centre of delivery with other services wrapped around them. The initial contract value is 13 200 000 GBP for 3 years (plus options to extend for up to 2 years on an annual basis). The contract value shown at II.1.5) exceeds the available budget and is an approximate value in recognition of the possibility that other councils may join the contract at a later stage. This is a competitive procurement in accordance with the Open Procedure under EU Procurement Directives and implemented in English Law in the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 No 102) and such other UK regulations implementing its provisions as may be made from time to time. Oldham Council intends to award a single contract covering the provision of the service across both Local Authorities. Oldham and Rochdale Councils have agreed to join together and tender for the new Drug and Alcohol service. The overall aim of the new joint treatment system is to deliver an integrated recovery-orientated treatment system with 2 town centre treatment delivery sites, some shared facilities, and some localised provision (including primary care) in order to meet demand. The system should reduce the risk of harm and support people in the 2 boroughs to maintain long term recovery from their addiction, ensuring that the service users are at the centre of delivery with other services wrapped around them. The contract will be 1 fully integrated adult substance misuse treatment and recovery service and will be provided across the boroughs of Oldham and Rochdale. The contract will commence on 1.4.2018 and is expected to run for an initial period of 3 years with options to extend.