Integrated Drug and Alcohol Services

To provide a high quality, equitable, cost-effective integrated Drug & Alcohol Services that addresses the needs of the population of Suffolk and contributes to a reduction in inequalities in health and life changes.

The service will provide high quality, equitable, cost-effective integrated all age drug and alcohol services that is part of a Suffolk health and social care system that addresses population need and contributes to a reduction in inequalities in health and life chances.

Key areas of focus will be using innovation to: · Meet the needs of underserved groups and those with complexity/ vulnerability/ co-occurring conditions · Increase access at place, · Increase targeted outreach · Integrate multi-disciplinary approaches across our local system · Realise opportunities to embed prevention · Develop a skilled workforce

The estimated total potential contract value (including the extension period) is £52,853,256. The contract commencement date is 1st April 2024. The initial contract period is 5 Years with possible 2 + 2 year extensions, therefore potentially 9 years in total.

The submission deadline is 8th September 2023 at 12noon.

Invitation to Tender documents can be accessed via www.suffolksourcing.uk.