Published date: 7 March 2024

This notice was replaced on 7 March 2024

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Opportunity (published 7 March 2024, last edited 13 March 2024)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Health services - 85100000

  • Social work and related services - 85300000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£59,546,061

Procurement reference

BRISTOLCC001-DN692974-61089841

Published date

7 March 2024

Closing date

3 May 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2030

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Local Authorities are responsible for commissioning substance use treatment services as part of their public health responsibilities.Bristol City Council (BCC) commissions a range of inpatient and community substance use early engagement, treatment, and support services, currently provided by Recovery Orientated Alcohol and Drugs Service (ROADS), and a targeted youth service.
Our current services have been in place since 2018 and will be replaced by newly commissioned services in March 2025.
Our vision is to recommission a specialist alcohol and other drug early intervention, treatment and recovery system for children, young people, and adults which is person centred, preventative, inclusive, innovative, and aspirational.
Following public consultation we are now commissioning a single strategic partner provider, or a single lead provider of a consortia approach. This is to provide clear leadership and accountability that promotes effective collaboration different elements of the service. The provider will ensure an easily recognisable, and navigable treatment system.

The strategic partner will need to demonstrate they understand the diversity of the Bristol population and provide inclusion in service delivery with a workforce that is representative of the Bristol population, as well as a person-centred and holistic approach that is evidenced based, and trauma informed.

About the buyer

Contact name

Saffron Nicholls

Address

Bristol City Council
P O Box 3176
BRISTOL
BS3 9FS
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 0

Email

Saffron.Nicholls@bristol.gov.uk

Website

https://www.bristol.gov.uk/