Opportunity

GGC0942 Third Sector Support to Shared Care

  • NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

F02: Contract notice

Notice reference: 2025/S 000-000506

Published 8 January 2025, 1:26pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Procurement Department, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, 84 Castle Street

Glasgow

G4 0SF

Email

lauren.strachan2@nhs.scot

Telephone

+44 1412015388

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM82 - Glasgow City

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10722

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Health


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

GGC0942 Third Sector Support to Shared Care

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The Drugs Death Task Force (DDTF) was formed in 2019 to tackle the rising number of drug deaths in Scotland. The Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Standard subgroup was formed as part of the DDTF work. It published 10 MAT Standards in 2021. MAT Standard 7 states that all people should have the option of MAT shared with Primary Care.

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) is one of the most effective interventions to support people to reduce their use of street drugs and the harms they are suffering. MAT is the use of prescribed medication, delivered with psychological and social support to reduce drug harms, the risk of drug death and promote recovery.

Joint working between health and social care, primary care and specialist drug treatment services is a key feature of effective treatment partnerships. There is an aging population of people who use drugs, many with co-morbid underlying health conditions, who would benefit from MAT delivery in primary care where their wider health and care needs could be met.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £1,200,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Joint working between health and social care, primary care and specialist drug treatment services is a key feature of effective treatment partnerships. There is an aging population of people who use drugs, many with co-morbid underlying health conditions, who would benefit from MAT delivery in primary care where their wider health and care needs could be met.

GP enhanced services are primary medical services other than essential services. GPs have the option to offer these services to their community of patients or not. Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service (GADRS) work in partnership with GPs to provide an Enhanced Service Shared Care approach to the safe and effective delivery of MAT as part of a recovery orientated system of care (ROSC).

Glasgow currently has 139 GP practices. Approximately 84 (60%) of these currently provide a shared care enhanced service to around 1000 patients. This number is at an all-time low and there is an aspiration to significantly increase the number of patients, and GP practices during the term of the contract.

In 2023, a collaborative piece of work between GADRS, Primary Care and partners was undertaken to review shared care services in Glasgow. A new model of support has been developed to commission a third sector organisation co-delivering MAT within Primary Care, supported by a dedicated Primary Care Facilitation Team (PCFT).

The third sector team will deliver community recovery support to individuals prescribed MAT within primary care, as part of the enhanced shared care service, who typically have low to medium support needs. People with high support needs and greater levels of risk would normally be supported by specialist drug treatment services, namely GADRS.

The third sector team will support all shared care patients to meet their wider recovery needs and contribute to the ongoing development of recovery-oriented systems of care in Glasgow.

The third sector team will be person-centred and trauma-informed, keeping people safe and free from harm. They will use strength-based assessments and activities, taking account of people’s recovery capital. They will use integrated interventions and link in with services that are responsive to a person’s needs and beliefs and promote asset and capacity building. They will be inclusive of family and significant others and be connected to the local community. They will support people holistically, taking into account individualised needs such as health and wellbeing, housing, finance, employability, and education support.

The last few years have been challenging for all involved in the delivery of shared care enhanced services. We have a great opportunity now to offer equitable support to all. The third sector team will support all shared care practices and will be accessible, accountable and have effective lines of communication with GPs.

There is an opportunity to engage and retain more people in treatment with a robust model of care in the community. Increased engagement and retention in MAT could help address overall health and wellbeing of people and families whilst offering a real opportunity to reduce drug related harms and deaths in communities.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The contract will be awarded for 36 months based on the current funding available.

It will include the option for two 12 month extensions, contingent on future funding being confirmed.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

7 February 2025

Local time

1:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

7 February 2025

Local time

1:30pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.3) Additional information

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 28334. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343

Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/

A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:

Bidders are required to summarise any proposed community benefits that will be developed and delivered as part of this contract if successful. Note, it is not sufficient to simply state adherence, bidders must provide sufficient evidence to allow the bid assessment team to be satisfied this requirement will be met. This may include but not limited to: procedures and protocols, staff responsibilities, previous experience, management information statistics.

For further information please visit NHSS Community Benefit Gateway

(SC Ref:787221)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Glasgow Sheriff Court

Glasgow

Country

United Kingdom