Decision details

Purpose of Report: This report is to inform Executive that the current contract for the York Drugs and Alcohol service ends on 30th June 2022. It is the responsibility of the Local Authority to commission the service through the core public health grant. This report will outline the process and timelines for this recommissioning and seeks authorisation to approach the market for the tendering of the service.

Resolved:  (i)      That officers within City of York Council be authorised to tender a new contract for the provision of alcohol and drug services.

                   (ii)      That the Director of Public Health, in consultation with the Executive Member for Adult Social Care & Public Health and the Director of Governance, be authorised to accept the bid for this contract which scores highest on the evaluation criteria, and to award and sign the contract.

Reason:     To enable substance misuse treatment and recovery services to be available to York residents that are value for money and responsive to local need.