Decision
Approval to award the contract for the mandated Drug and Alcohol Prevention, Treatment and Recovery services (Adults) in Bury, Salford, and Trafford (Gillian Mclauchlan/ Sam Mansfield)
Decision Maker:
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Date of Decision: October 13, 2025
Purpose:
Content: Salford City Council – Record of Decision I Paul Dennett, City Mayor, accept the recommendation of the Procurement Board and in exercise of the powers contained within the Council Constitution do hereby approve: to award the contract for the mandated Drug and Alcohol Prevention, Treatment and Recovery services (Adults) in Bury, Salford, and Trafford, as detailed in the table below: Detail required Answers Title/Description of Contracted Service/Supply/Project Drug and Alcohol Prevention, Treatment and Recovery services (Adults) in Bury, Salford, and Trafford Procurement Reference numbers (DN and CR number supplied by Procurement) DN776414 Name of Successful Contractor Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust (GMMH) Supplier Registration Number (to be supplied by Procurement N/A Proclass Classification No. (to be completed by procurement) Type of organisation (to be supplied by Procurement) Other Status of Organisation (to be supplied by Procurement) Non-SME Contract Value (£) £7,278,800 per annum as per the following splits; Bury £1,517,000 (21%) Salford £ 4,000,000 (55%) Trafford £ 1,761,800( 24%) Total contract value £ (including extensions) £ 50,951,600 total project value Contract Duration 60 months Contract Start Date 01/04/2026 Contract End Date 31/03/2031 Optional Extension Period 1 24 months Optional Extension Period 2 None Who will approve each Extension Period? Procurement Board (extension > £150k) Contact Officer (Name & number) Nicky Herne 0161 603 4171 Lead Service Group Public Health How the contract was procured? (to be supplied by procurement) PSR Competitive Process Framework Details (where applicable) (procurement body, framework reference & title, start/ end date N/A Funding Source Revenue Budget Ethical Contractor (EC): Mayor’s Employment Charter No EC: Committed to sign The Mayor’s Employment Charter Yes EC: Committed to the principles outlined in the Mayor’s Employment charter N/A EC: Accredited Living Wage Employer Yes EC: Committed to becoming Accredited Living wage Employer N/A ? The Reasons are: Through the tender evaluation and interview, the provider demonstrated: 1. Previous and current experience of delivering safe and effective drug and alcohol prevention, treatment and recovery services for adults. 2. The delivery model was well developed, offering a person-centred, trauma-informed drug and alcohol prevention, treatment and recovery service for adults, based on national evidence, clinical guidelines, and research. 3. A commitment to support marginalised or underrepresented groups in Salford, proactively identifying barriers and unmet need. 4. All elements of the service specification will be met. Options considered and rejected were: Not to award the contract. Assessment of Risk: High Salford City Council has a statutory responsibility to provide mandated Drug and Alcohol Prevention, Treatment and Recovery services (Adults). This is funded through the Public Health Grant. These services prevent, manage, and treat drug and alcohol use for adults, their families and the wider community. Not awarding the contract or the contract award being delayed would mean there would be no service in place for not only Salford residents, but also Trafford and Bury residents. This will have an impact on the wider health and social care system. The source of funding is: Public Health Grant. Legal Advice obtained: Supplied by: Lauren Armstrong, Shared Legal Service, lauren.armstrong@manchester.gov.uk Contained within the Procurement Board Report: 13 October 2025. Financial Advice obtained: Supplied by: Michelle Cowley, The Finance Team, michelle.cowley@salford.gov.uk Contained within the Procurement Board Report: 13 October 2025. Procurement Advice obtained: Supplied by: Tom Pyne, Corporate Procurement Team, tom.pyne@salford.gov.uk Contained within the Procurement Board Report: 13 October 2025. HR Advice obtained: N/A. Climate Change Implications obtained: Supplied by: Michael Hemingway, Environment Policy Team, Michael.hemingway@salford.gov.uk Contained within the Procurement Board Report: 13 October 2025. The following documents have been used to assist the decision process: · Salford Locality Plan · Salford Corporate Plan Contact Officer: Nicky Herne Telephone number: 0161 603 4171, Nicky.herne@salford.gov.uk This matter is also subject to consider by the Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health. The Lead Member has been consulted and is supportive of the proposed contract. The appropriate Scrutiny Committee to call-in the decision is the Health and Adults Scrutiny Panel. Signed: Paul Dennett Dated: 13 October 2025. City Mayor FOR DEMOCRATIC SERVICES USE ONLY: * This decision was published on 29 October 2025 * This decision will come in force at 4.00 p.m. on 5 November 2025 unless it is called-in in accordance with the Decision Making Process Rules.
Related Meeting
Procurement Board - Monday, 13 October 2025 2.00 pm on October 13, 2025