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That the contract extension for
Co-occurring Conditions of Mental Health and Substance Misuse be
approved for two years from 1st April 2024 to
30th March 2026, with a total contract value of
£259,679.

Reasons for the decision

On 13th January 2021, the Executive
approved the recommendation in report ACH20-088 that the direct
award of contract, via an exemption from tendering, be granted to
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
(Oxleas) for delivery of the service
for Co-occurring mental health and alcohol/drug use conditions
(COMHAD). The contract is for 3 years from 1st April 2021 (with the
option to extend for up to a further two years) at an annual value
of £87,000 (average) and a whole life value of
£432,000.
 
Approval from Chief Officers to vary the
current contract for 6 months from 1st October 2023 was
given to ensure adequate capacity and appropriate clinical skills
and autonomy required is available to support those with
co-occurring needs.