Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ccb-2d15-7385-942c-f2b48c07b7f2/early-engagement-expression-of-interest-for-drug-and-alcohol-children-and-youn pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Early Engagement - Expression of Interest for Drug and Alcohol Children and Young People Treatment and Prevention Service - V2 [West Northamptonshire Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-northamptonshire-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 17 Jul 2023 Deadline Rolling deadline ## 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. - 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 West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is a new Unitary authority that came into existence on Thursday, 1st April 2021 following the Northamptonshire Structural Changes Order 2019. This Expression of Interest (EOI) aims to inform the market of a potential opportunity and gather feedback regarding the requirement stated below: WNC is seeking a Drug and Alcohol Children and Young People Treatment and Prevention Service that will provide comprehensive support, treatment, and prevention interventions for children and young people affected by drug and alcohol misuse. The service should address the unique needs of this population and contribute to their overall well-being and long-term recovery. Provide a detailed description of the services to be offered, including assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counselling, early intervention programmes, harm reduction strategies, and prevention initiatives. Highlight the importance of age-appropriate and evidence-based interventions that consider the developmental needs of children and young people. Demonstrate your organisation's experience in delivering specialised services for children and young people affected by drug and alcohol misuse. Showcase the qualifications and expertise of your staff members, including counsellors, therapists, and prevention specialists, who have experience working with this specific population. Outline the range of treatment programmes and prevention initiatives that will be offered to address the unique needs of children and young people. Emphasise evidence-based practices, such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, family therapy, and psychoeducation, that have proven effective in this context. Describe your approach to early intervention and outreach, including strategies to identify and engage children and young people at risk of substance misuse. Explain how your service will collaborate with schools, youth organisations, healthcare providers, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure a coordinated and integrated approach to treatment and prevention. Describe your approach to quality assurance, ensuring adherence to best practices, professional standards, and ethical guidelines in delivering services to children and young people. Highlight your commitment to ensuring accessibility and inclusivity in delivering services, addressing the diverse needs of children and young people from various backgrounds. Demonstrate your commitment to compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and safeguarding requirements. Please submit an Expression of Interest, limited to two sides of A4, outlining how your organisation can meet the key points mentioned above for the Drug and Alcohol Children and Young People Treatment and Prevention Service. Email your response to quoting "Ref: Children and Young People Treatment and Prevention Service" no later than the close of business on Friday 21st July 2023. Read full description ## CPV classification Health services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/cd71bf8f-1ad8-4774-9191-81e4c7bba2db) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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