Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Blackpool Council
PO Box 4
Blackpool
FY1 1NA
Contact
Mrs Helen Thompson
helen.thompson@blackpool.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1253478760
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD42 - Blackpool
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Market Engagement Exercise: Adult Integrated Recovery and Clinical Service (Drugs and Alcohol)
Reference number
DN661363
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Market Engagement Exercise: Adult Integrated Recovery and Clinical Service (Drugs and Alcohol)
Blackpool Council are statutorily required to provide drug and alcohol treatment for residents.
This is currently provided under ‘Horizon’, the overarching name for drug and alcohol treatment in Blackpool. Horizon is delivered by three providers and consists of behavioural support for young people aged 10-24, alcohol, drugs and sexual health harm reduction for people aged 18 and over and integrated drug and alcohol recovery and clinical support for over 25s (but including clinical support for all ages).
Commissioners wish to gauge market appetite for the provision of integrated drug and alcohol recovery and clinical support for over 25s (including clinical support for all ages). It is expected any organisations expressing an interest will have the appropriate expertise and relevant experience in the provision of drug and alcohol treatment services.
Any provider not taking part in this exercise will not be disadvantaged during any subsequent procurement of this service.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD42 - Blackpool
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Market Engagement Exercise: Adult Integrated Recovery and Clinical Service (Drugs and Alcohol)
Blackpool Council are statutorily required to provide drug and alcohol treatment for residents.
This is currently provided under ‘Horizon’, the overarching name for drug and alcohol treatment in Blackpool. Horizon is delivered by three providers and consists of behavioural support for young people aged 10-24, alcohol, drugs and sexual health harm reduction for people aged 18 and over and integrated drug and alcohol recovery and clinical support for over 25s (but including clinical support for all ages).
Commissioners wish to gauge market appetite for the provision of integrated drug and alcohol recovery and clinical support for over 25s (including clinical support for all ages). It is expected any organisations expressing an interest will have the appropriate expertise and relevant experience in the provision of drug and alcohol treatment services.
Any provider not taking part in this exercise will not be disadvantaged during any subsequent procurement of this service.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
16 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