Substance Misuse Recovery Service

TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF A SUBSTANCE MISUSE RECOVERY SERVICE Wokingham Borough Council is a forward thinking and innovative Council that strives to deliver what is best for its residents. The provision of an effective drug and alcohol recovery service is a key aspect of the Council’s health and wellbeing agenda.

Wokingham Borough Council is pleased to announce that it is inviting tenders for the provision of the Wokingham Borough Substance Misuse Recovery Services for both adults and young people within the borough. Wokingham Borough Council is looking for a Provider to deliver an integrated recovery orientated drug and alcohol service, including the delivery of structured programmes and prescribing services as well as harm reduction interventions.

The successful Provider will also be responsible for the management and delivery of needle exchange, supervised consumption and shared care provision. Please note that residential rehabilitation and inpatient detoxification do not form part of the contract.

The Service will be delivered under a two year contract, held with Wokingham Borough Council, with the opportunity of a year on year extension for a further three years, subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability and mutual agreement of the parties. The service contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2017 The annual contract price is between £490,000 - £510,000.

How to apply Interested parties are able to download or request the Tender pack via one of the methods shown below: • Contracts Finder website Register and download the Tender pack • Wokingham Borough Council Website The deadline for tender submissions is Midday, 12th December 2016. Responses received after this time will be disregarded.