Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0a-c95c-70a8-866d-85753d9df895/re-opening-of-the-lancashire-tier-4-substance-misuse-framework cancelled GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Re-opening of the Lancashire Tier 4 Substance Misuse Framework [Lancashire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/lancashire-county-council) Estimated value £2,700,000 Published 27 Jan 2017 Deadline Closed 7 Mar 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender PLEASE NOTE: This is a 'Framework Refresh Period' in relation to the existing 'Lancashire Tier 4 Substance Misuse Services Framework', which was initially commissioned in 2015. This tender is for new Providers and existing Providers (already delivering services on this Framework) that would like to bid for delivering new service categories or submit price changes for delivery on current service categories - This tender concerns the provision of health and social care services to adults with substance misuse problems, who reside within the Lancashire County Council area. Lancashire County Council (LCC) is dedicated to the provision of high quality tier 4 substance misuse services which deliver both a high percentage of positive outcomes for service users and offer strong value for money. By procuring the detoxification and rehabilitation elements of the tier 4 Services through a single process, LCC will produce an integrated service which offers best value for money and an effective and choice-promoting service to its communities. To achieve this, LCC is seeking to procure the following services, by undertaking a competitive tender process broadly following the public contract regulations 2015. The full details include services set out within the Service Specifications, but some broad aims of the service(s) include: • To assist drug and alcohol users who wish to abstain from using drugs and alcohol • To assist service users to remain healthy and achieve a drug/alcohol-free life • To assist the service users to effectively identify and achieve their recovery goals • To maximise treatment gains and enable re-integration into local communities • To improve overall personal, social and family functioning • To promote the principles of choice and accessibility in line with the National Drug Strategy (2010) • To assess the possible risks to health and safety of children living with problem drug/alcohol users through the service user's initial and subsequent assessments. To refer to appropriate support agencies. • To assess the possible risks to health and safety of an unborn child/children who would be living with problem drug/alcohol users through the service user's initial and subsequent assessments and to refer to appropriate support agencies. • To reduce the dangers associated with Blood Borne Viruses including the risks of HIV, hepatitis A, B and C and other blood borne infections and promote treatment for alcohol-related illness and disease. • To introduce service users to a variety of options of mutual aid with full explanations in order for them to make an informed choice • To promote participation in the growing the recovery community • To encourage and facilitate the individuals to return to their communities of residence • To meet health and social care needs • To Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/62188b90-3ccb-48b5-b201-3edb6ce4b606) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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