Core Drugs and Alcohol Treatment Service

The Integrated Commissioning Department of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) and the City of Westminster (WCC) ran a competitive procurement exercise to identify suitably qualified Contractor(s) to deliver a community-based Core Drugs and Alcohol Treatment Service.

The Service was broken down into Lot 1 Substance Misuse Treatment Service and Lot 2 Alcohol Specific Treatment Intervention Service. Contractors could choose to bid for Lot 1 only, Lot 2 only, or both Lot 1 and Lot 2.

Two contracts have been awarded to Turning Point (Services) Ltd for services delivered under Lot 1; one contract for RBKC and a second contract for WCC. Two contracts have been awarded to Change Grow Live Services Ltd for services delivered under Lot 2; one contract for RBKC and a second contract for WCC.

Each Contractor shall meet the objectives of the Service which are linked to the Public Health England's Public Health Outcome Framework and locally identified priorities. The Service shall sit within the top quartile range for comparator Local Authorities in successful completion of treatment, to be higher than the national average in retaining people in treatment and lower waiting times than the national average. The Service shall increase its support for underrepresented groups, a year on year increase in the numbers of people supported in targeted groups and a comprehensive training package to be delivered to professionals and residents across the Authorities. The Service shall deliver a quality Education, Training & Employment service, be flexible in its approach to working with those involved in the criminal justice system, particularly those leaving prison and those under Integrated Offender Management (IOM).

Each contract will be for an initial period of five (5) years, with the option to extend for a further two (2) years in aggregate.