Purpose

This report will seek authorisation to vary the contract awarded for the Integrated Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Service under Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award C, to add ringfenced posts and medication funding. The Integrated Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Service is an all-age service provides assessment, treatment, recovery support and harm reduction interventions for people experiencing problems associated with drug and/or alcohol use, with the aim of improving health outcomes, reducing drug and alcohol related harm, and supporting sustained recovery.

Decision

The recommendations were agreed as outlined in the attached report.