Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Department for Work and Pensions
Quarry House, Quarry Hill
Leeds
LS2 &UA
centralmailbox.drugandalcoholpolicy@DWP.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Peer Mentoring for Individuals with a Substance Dependency - Scotland and Wales
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Subject to sufficient market interest, DWP is considering tendering for a new drug and alcohol dependency Peer Mentoring Trial in Scotland (minimum of four (4) peer mentors covering the Glasgow City area) and Wales (minimum of three (3) peer mentors covering Wrexham, Rhyl and Denbighshire). The Trial is already being implemented in the wider London, Portsmouth, Liverpool City and Hull regions.
We are holding an information session for interested providers on 8 February 2023. If you would like to attend, please register your interest by email to centralmailbox.drugandalcoholpolicy@DWP.gov.uk and include email addresses for your attendees (maximum of two (2) per supplier).
Employment makes an important contribution to gaining and sustaining recovery from a substance dependency. However, it can be difficult for Jobcentre Plus to support individuals with an addiction. Individuals are often unwilling to disclose their dependency to Work Coaches due to denial, shame or fear that they may be sanctioned in some way. Other individuals with a dependency may not be engaged with DWP at all. As a result, individuals are not able to receive the help and support they need to overcome their tendency and move towards or in to work.
Peer Mentors will work in partnership with Jobcentre Plus staff and use their lived experience to support individuals disclose their dependency, access appropriate support (including treatment, housing and financial services) and move towards employment. Peer Mentor support will include holding a minimum of eight (8) face-to-face sessions with Mentees; conducting a diagnostic interview with Mentees to identify their needs and barriers; producing a SMART action plan for each Mentee; acting as an advocate for recovery and supporting Mentees carry out steps from their action plan such as helping them navigate various services, encouraging them to engage in training or employment opportunities.
Providers will be required to demonstrate a track record of engaging with drug and alcohol dependents and treatment services; recruit Peer Mentors with lived experience of drug or alcohol dependency; suitably train Peer Mentors in supporting Mentees with complex needs; implement appropriate structures to manage, supervise and safeguard Peer Mentors and Mentees; deliver the provision in a location which is accessible to customers from the dedicated Jobcentre Plus offices; and raise awareness of the Peer Mentoring Trial through new and existing relationships and networks.
Interested providers will need to hold ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials certification and be accredited on the DWP Test and Learn Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) under the Peer Support service line in order to be invited to submit a tender for this opportunity. Please see the link below for more information:
DWP Test and Learn Dynamic Purchasing System: guidance for businesses - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £773,191
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Peer Mentoring for Individuals with a Substance Dependency - Scotland
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Peer Mentors will work in partnership with Jobcentre Plus staff and use their lived experience to support individuals disclose their dependency, access appropriate support (including treatment, housing and financial services) and move towards employment.
Peer Mentor support will include holding a minimum of eight (8) face-to-face sessions with Mentees; conducting a diagnostic interview with Mentees to identify their needs and barriers; producing a SMART action plan for each Mentee; acting as an advocate for recovery and supporting Mentees carry out steps from their action plan such as helping them navigate various services, encouraging them to engage in training or employment opportunities.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Peer Mentoring for Individuals with a Substance Dependency - Wales
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Peer Mentors will work in partnership with Jobcentre Plus staff and use their lived experience to support individuals disclose their dependency, access appropriate support (including treatment, housing and financial services) and move towards employment.
Peer Mentor support will include holding a minimum of eight (8) face-to-face sessions with Mentees; conducting a diagnostic interview with Mentees to identify their needs and barriers; producing a SMART action plan for each Mentee; acting as an advocate for recovery and supporting Mentees carry out steps from their action plan such as helping them navigate various services, encouraging them to engage in training or employment opportunities.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
13 March 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
As this competition is a call-off from the Test & Learn Dynamic Purchasing System, it is not anticipated that a contract notice will be required.
Please note – In order to bid for Peer Mentoring for Individuals with a Substance Dependency – Scotland and Wales, you will need to hold ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials certification and be accredited on the DWP Test and Learn Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) under the Peer Support service line in order to be invited to submit a tender for this opportunity. Please see the link below for more information:
DWP Test and Learn Dynamic Purchasing System: guidance for businesses - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
If you have not registered already with DPS you need to have submitted your application by 9 a.m. Tuesday 21st February 2023.
Please register for the 'information session' as per section 11.1.4 of this Notice.