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 Provider will be required to act as a strategic partner with the Council contributing towards shared goals and outcomes through delivery of an effective and efficient service. 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.

For queries relating to this tender, please contact

Hayley Rees Wokingham Borough Council Civic Offices Shute End Wokingham Borough Council RG40 1BN Tel: 0118 978 6705 Email: procurement@wokingham.gov.uk

Please refer to the advert for further details