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RESOLVED:
 
To approve the alignment of all substance misuse
contracts up to 31st  March 2026, which will entail:
 

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Utilising the existing extension within the Adults
Structured Treatment Service contract from 1st April 2024 to 31st
March 2026.

 

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Continue to explore utilising a compliant government
framework to award the contract for the Case Management System to
the incumbent provider, should new requirements be met, from
1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026.

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Recommissioning the Family
Support Service, Children and Young People’s Prevention and
Treatment Services, and the Youth Offending Service offer from
1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026 through a
competitive process.

 

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Awarding the contract for Workforce
Training  via a negotiated procedure,
due to an absence of alternative providers being  identified through the expression of
interest
 
Reason for decision
 
To
recognise the instability of the drug and
alcohol provider market, as highlighted in the national review by
the Government’s supplementary treatment funding
grants.  This grant supports workforce
sustainability and improvements in treatment services.
 
Alternative Options Considered
 
To
recommission drug and alcohol treatment provision (excluding
recovery services) for 1st April 2024.