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Oxfordshire County Council Public Health Directorate is
seeking a Prime Provider to deliver an integrated adult drug
and alcohol treatment service for Oxfordshire.
The aim of the service is to provide comprehensive and
integrated treatment and care for any adult in Oxfordshire
who is experiencing problems with their drug and alcohol
use at all levels.
As Oxfordshire’s premier drug and alcohol service we are
looking for a Service Provider who will lead clinically, be the
centre of excellence, offer a comprehensive public facing
service and inspire recovery. This includes providing advice
and information, harm reduction, brief interventions,
medical treatment, recovery programmes and support with
housing, health, education and employment. The Service
Provider will be expected to develop recovery communities
in Oxfordshire utilising asset based approaches and mutual
aid to sustain recovery. The Service Provider will support
Shared Care and work closely with GPs to ensure their
patients are able to access the full range of services.
The Service Provider will be required to evidence a proven
track record in the delivery of high quality services of the
same nature as a Prime Provider and must be able to
demonstrate excellent, innovative and pro-active skills in
working with adults with substance misuse problems and
managing sub - contractual relationships.
This is a 3 year contract with the option to extend for a
further 2 years in aggregate. The Service will commence
from 1st April 2015.
The maximum value for the three year contract will not
exceed £16 million; the maximum value for five years
will not exceed £26 million.
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To Express an Interest follow the link:
www.businessportal.southeastiep.gov.uk and click
on Opportunities and then Oxfordshire on the drop
down menu.
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The Invitation to Tender including specification will be
published on the 8th July 2014. Providers that have
Expressed an Interest will be sent a link to the Invitation
to Tender documents.
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The Expression of Interest and Invitation to Tender
will close on the 30th July 2014.
The closing date for submission of bids is the
1st September 2014.
If you have any questions regarding the tender process
please contact: Carol Rogan, Strategic Procurement Officer
Email: carol.rogan@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01865 323731.
Oxfordshire County Council – Public Health
Contract for an Integrated Adult
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service
Invitation to Submit an Expression of Interest – CPU 861