All-Age Drug and Alcohol Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Service

The aim of the service is to support people of all ages with illicit drug and / or alcohol support needs, including those affected by the substance use of another person, in Southwark to prevent and reduce harm from substance misuse through to living a life free from substance-related harm, which shall be achieved through the provision of effective, evidence-based, high-quality drug and alcohol prevention, treatment and recovery interventions. The service aim shall be achieved through a goal-driven focus on delivering the treatment and recovery ambitions of the drug strategy as well as locally identified ambitions including: i.

Increasing the numbers of people of all ages with drug and / or alcohol support needs in treatment through improving access to treatment, building capacity to support more people to engage with treatment and removing barriers to accessing care. This shall include a focus on increasing the number of people leaving prison with a drug and / or alcohol support need who engage with the service within 21 days of release. ii.

Increasing the numbers of people of all ages who make progress in treatment including reducing the frequency, duration and volume of substance use, increasing the retention of people in treatment and increasing the number of people who successfully complete treatment. iii. Reducing the impact of illicit drugs and / or alcohol on people of all ages affected by the substance use of another person through the provision of an appropriate support offer. iv.

The delivery of a comprehensive early intervention and prevention offer to build awareness amongst children and young people about the harms of drug and / or alcohol use, helping to prevent and reduce harm. v. Working collaboratively with the Recovery Support Service for Substance Use to promote engagement with peer recovery networks as part of an inclusive recovery city approach in Southwark to promote visible recovery, challenge stigma and integrate recovery support into everyday community life.

The council is seeking to work collaboratively in partnership with the provider to deliver the vision for drug and alcohol treatment and recovery services in the borough. The council’s key requirements of the provider are outlined as follows: i.

Demonstrable passionate, values-driven delivery underpinned by an ethos and mission that is aligned to the council’s vision for drug and alcohol treatment and recovery service provision. ii. Investment in Southwark as a place, with a demonstrable commitment to developing and maintaining a deep understanding of the borough to support the provision of drug and alcohol treatment and recovery support which is tailored to local communities. iii.

A commitment to maintaining a comprehensive and current understanding of a wide range of local services to connect people using the service with opportunities and support available to them. iv. A strong demonstrable record of leading and managing robust partnerships with partner agencies to support the wider needs of people using the service being met. v.

A recognition of the individuality of each person who uses the service and the unique ways in which illicit drug and / or alcohol use impacts their life, with a commitment to a shared view of all service users as people with aspirations, resources and strengths placing them at the centre of their recovery and empowering them to make positive choices for their future. vi. An acknowledgement of the social value benefits that are available through the provision of the service and a commitment to deliver these to Southwark. vii.

Being a reputable, responsible and responsive employer committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a high quality, fairly paid, diverse workforce. viii. Demonstrable evidence of financial sustainability with robust governance and assurance arrangements.

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The Authority intends to award a single Contract, which will operate across the geographical boundaries of the London Borough of Southwark.

The provider(s) will have at least one fixed base Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered site from which the Service will be provided as well as a requirement to deliver the Service in a variety of locations throughout the borough. To facilitate the continuity of care needs of people leaving prison in other localities with a continued drug and / or alcohol support need, through the gate provision will be required to operate outside of the Southwark borough boundaries.

The Contract is anticipated to commence delivery on 1 April 2027 for an initial period of five (5) years which will include the option, at the Authority’s sole discretion, to extend up to a maximum period of five (5) further years in increments of two (2) years, plus two (2) years, plus one (1) year through the implementation of the extensions (subject to the successful Supplier’s adherence to the Contract and annual reviews). The estimated maximum annual and lifetime Contract values are proposed in relation to facilitating potential further investment in the Contract throughout its term, which may comprise the inclusion of new Service areas and / or non-guaranteed inflationary uplift.

Proposed annual funding at the point of the Procurement opportunity is £6,340,000, with a total estimated maximum lifetime contract value of £63,400,000 (£31,700,00 for the initial five (5) year contractual term). The estimated maximum Contract value is up to £7,399,584 per annum, with a total estimated maximum lifetime contract value of £73,995,840 inclusive of extensions.

Suppliers should note that the Contract will be funded in totality from the Public Health Grant (from the Department of Health and Social Care), with an indicative financial settlement provided for the period between 1 April 2027 – 31 March 2029. Funding arrangements for the Contract beyond 31 March 2029 are not known at the time of the Procurement.

The Procurement documents (Pricing Schedule) confirm any Service areas that have a minimum budget and spend requirement. For absolute clarity, the ‘possible’ £1m per annum additional funding is not currently available and Supplier proposals must not exceed an annual funding envelope of £6,340,000 (£31,700,000 for the initial five (5) year contractual term).

Any additional investment on a future date during the contractual term will be subject to negotiation between the Authority and Supplier. The Supplier shall be required to complete a Pricing Schedule for the Service, and a Contract Variation will be issued to them as an official instruction to provide additional services for the remaining contractual term.

Suppliers should note that this does not bind the Authority to commission the successful Supplier to deliver any additional service during the term nor to any inflationary uplift. To support continuity for people engaged with the existing All-Age Integrated Drug and Alcohol Treatment System (AIDATS) Contract that this new Contract will replace, it is expected that, at Contract commencement, all active service users will transfer to the successful Supplier.

Transfer of existing care and support packages is within the scope of this Procurement, the exact numbers of which will be determined during the Contract Mobilisation period. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice.

The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of The Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this procurement.

Additional information: The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of The Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this procurement.