Health and social work services

Tender description

The London boroughs of Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth Borough Council wish to procure services for the identification, treatment and recovery of people with substance use disorders, defined as the use of drugs (licit and illicit, prescribed and over the counter) and alcohol which may become problematic. The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth Borough Council are seeking to engage a provider to deliver services for people who have substance use disorder across both boroughs. The contract will be for a period of four (4) years with the option for period/s of extension of an aggregate up to six (6) years at the absolute discretion of the authorities. The scope of provision with the service includes: — structured and unstructured treatment options across primary and specialised care settings, — targeted outreach and satellite provision in areas of high need, — the development of an online offer, including advice, information and support services, — training around substance misuse issues for partner agencies and stakeholders, — the development throughout the service of an ‘every door is the right door’ approach with key partners, — specialist services including abstinent and non-abstinent day programmes and securing access to inpatient detoxification.