Planning

Substance Use Treatment Services

  • Bristol City Council

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-029253

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0407d8

Published 4 October 2023, 1:37pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Bristol City Council

Bristol City Council, City Hall, College Green

Bristol

BS1 5TR

Contact

Duncan Fleming

Email

duncan.fleming@bristol.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1173574828

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKK - South West (England)

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

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

Health


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Substance Use Treatment Services

Reference number

DN692974

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Open future opportunity - This means that the buyer is not yet ready to invite bid applications, but early notification has been provided and some dialogue may be possible.

Local Authorities are responsible for commissioning substance use treatment services as part of their public health responsibilities.

Bristol City Council (BCC) commissions a range of inpatient and community substance use early engagement, treatment, and support services, currently provided by Recovery Orientated Alcohol and Drugs Service (ROADS) and targeted youth service.

Bristol City Council substance use services are primarily funded through the Public Health grant, and we are grateful to have also secured additional funding from the Supplemental Substance Misuse Treatment and Recovery grant, which enables us to implement a wide array of interventions in alignment with our local drug strategy. However, there are significant challenges locally and nationally due to the cost of living and operating crisis that shows little sign of ending soon. These difficulties are in the context of unprecedented levels of inflation and the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, an immense strain has been placed on all services, including many aligned services that support our clients to achieve stability and embark on their journey to recovery.

Our vision is to recommission a specialist alcohol and other drug early intervention, treatment and recovery system for children, young people, adults which is person centred, preventative, inclusive, innovative, and aspirational.

Our current services have been in place since 2018 and are expected to be replaced by newly commissioned services in March 2025.

Estimated contract term: 5 years plus 2 years, plus 2 years.

Estimated annual contract value (including extensions): £7,000,000 excl. of VAT.

For avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition, the purpose is to advise the market on the forthcoming Bristol City Council procurement. When the formal procurement process commences any supplier may join the competition and all supplier bids will be evaluated on the same basis.

The opportunity will be advertised on ProContract, suppliers should also register on Bristol City Council e-procurement portal if you have not already done so. This can be done by going to Supplier registration https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £6,300,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85100000 - Health services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK - South West (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Open future opportunity - This means that the buyer is not yet ready to invite bid applications, but early notification has been provided and some dialogue may be possible.

Local Authorities are responsible for commissioning substance use treatment services as part of their public health responsibilities.

Bristol City Council (BCC) commissions a range of inpatient and community substance use early engagement, treatment, and support services, currently provided by Recovery Orientated Alcohol and Drugs Service (ROADS) and targeted youth service.

Bristol City Council substance use services are primarily funded through the Public Health grant, and we are grateful to have also secured additional funding from the Supplemental Substance Misuse Treatment and Recovery grant, which enables us to implement a wide array of interventions in alignment with our local drug strategy. However, there are significant challenges locally and nationally due to the cost of living and operating crisis that shows little sign of ending soon. These difficulties are in the context of unprecedented levels of inflation and the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, an immense strain has been placed on all services, including many aligned services that support our clients to achieve stability and embark on their journey to recovery.

Our vision is to recommission a specialist alcohol and other drug early intervention, treatment and recovery system for children, young people, adults which is person centred, preventative, inclusive, innovative, and aspirational.

Our current services have been in place since 2018 and are expected to be replaced by newly commissioned services in March 2025.

Estimated contract term: 5 years plus 2 years, plus 2 years.

Estimated annual contract value (including extensions): £7,000,000 excl. of VAT.

For avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition, the purpose is to advise the market on the forthcoming Bristol City Council procurement. When the formal procurement process commences any supplier may join the competition and all supplier bids will be evaluated on the same basis.

The opportunity will be advertised on ProContract, suppliers should also register on Bristol City Council e-procurement portal if you have not already done so. This can be done by going to Supplier registration https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

1 April 2024


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: No