NEW CCC Drug and Alcohol Services - Market Engagement (November 2017)
Cambridgeshire County CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
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Published
13 November 2017
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Overview
THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION TO TENDER Please note all information provided is indicative and for information purposes only. As indicated in our market sounding document 'Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services' in October 2017, Cambridgeshire County Council is looking to re-tender its adult drug and alcohol treatment services ready for 1st October 2018.
As part of this process we are considering commissioning a community recovery service for people with drug/alcohol and/or mental health issues. This is in response to both market and stakeholder feedback highlighting the need for strategic joint commissioning around substance misuse and mental health.
The purpose of this market sounding document is to: 1. Explore the feasibility, risks and benefits of this approach 2.
Submission
Responses should be submitted via ProContract by 12:00noon on Wednesday 22nd November 2017.
Additional details
Help us understand the level of market interest and ability to deliver such a service 3. Inform our commissioning intentions in respect of both substance misuse and mental health services Participants are invited to respond to the questions in Part 2 of the Market Sounding document (Nov 2017).
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- 1
Mears Extra Care Limited
1 contract wonlatest 24 Oct 2025£4m
total awarded
- 2
Dear Universal Care Services (UK) Limited
1 contract wonlatest 24 Oct 2025£4m
total awarded
- 3
Purple Zest Limited
1 contract wonlatest 17 Jul 2025£397,977
total awarded
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Cambridgeshire County CouncilKey Dates
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