Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Bristol City Council
Bristol City Council, City Hall, College Green
Bristol
BS1 5TR
UK
Contact person: Duncan Fleming
Telephone: +44 1173574828
E-mail: duncan.fleming@bristol.gov.uk
NUTS: UKK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Substance Use Treatment Services
Reference number: DN692974
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Open future opportunity - This means that the buyer is not yet ready to invite bid applications, but early notification has been provided and some dialogue may be possible.
Local Authorities are responsible for commissioning substance use treatment services as part of their public health responsibilities.
Bristol City Council (BCC) commissions a range of inpatient and community substance use early engagement, treatment, and support services, currently provided by Recovery Orientated Alcohol and Drugs Service (ROADS) and targeted youth service.
Bristol City Council substance use services are primarily funded through the Public Health grant, and we are grateful to have also secured additional funding from the Supplemental Substance Misuse Treatment and Recovery grant, which enables us to implement a wide array of interventions in alignment with our local drug strategy. However, there are significant challenges locally and nationally due to the cost of living and operating crisis that shows little sign of ending soon. These difficulties are in the context of unprecedented levels of inflation and the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, an immense strain has been placed on all services, including many aligned services that support our clients to achieve stability and embark on their journey to recovery.
Our vision is to recommission a specialist alcohol and other drug early intervention, treatment and recovery system for children, young people, adults which is person centred, preventative, inclusive, innovative, and aspirational.
Our current services have been in place since 2018 and are expected to be replaced by newly commissioned services in March 2025.
Estimated contract term: 5 years plus 2 years, plus 2 years.
Estimated annual contract value (including extensions): £7,000,000 excl. of VAT.
For avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition, the purpose is to advise the market on the forthcoming Bristol City Council procurement. When the formal procurement process commences any supplier may join the competition and all supplier bids will be evaluated on the same basis.
The opportunity will be advertised on ProContract, suppliers should also register on Bristol City Council e-procurement portal if you have not already done so. This can be done by going to Supplier registration https://procontract.due-north.com/Register
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
6 300 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Open future opportunity - This means that the buyer is not yet ready to invite bid applications, but early notification has been provided and some dialogue may be possible.
Local Authorities are responsible for commissioning substance use treatment services as part of their public health responsibilities.
Bristol City Council (BCC) commissions a range of inpatient and community substance use early engagement, treatment, and support services, currently provided by Recovery Orientated Alcohol and Drugs Service (ROADS) and targeted youth service.
Bristol City Council substance use services are primarily funded through the Public Health grant, and we are grateful to have also secured additional funding from the Supplemental Substance Misuse Treatment and Recovery grant, which enables us to implement a wide array of interventions in alignment with our local drug strategy. However, there are significant challenges locally and nationally due to the cost of living and operating crisis that shows little sign of ending soon. These difficulties are in the context of unprecedented levels of inflation and the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, an immense strain has been placed on all services, including many aligned services that support our clients to achieve stability and embark on their journey to recovery.
Our vision is to recommission a specialist alcohol and other drug early intervention, treatment and recovery system for children, young people, adults which is person centred, preventative, inclusive, innovative, and aspirational.
Our current services have been in place since 2018 and are expected to be replaced by newly commissioned services in March 2025.
Estimated contract term: 5 years plus 2 years, plus 2 years.
Estimated annual contract value (including extensions): £7,000,000 excl. of VAT.
For avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition, the purpose is to advise the market on the forthcoming Bristol City Council procurement. When the formal procurement process commences any supplier may join the competition and all supplier bids will be evaluated on the same basis.
The opportunity will be advertised on ProContract, suppliers should also register on Bristol City Council e-procurement portal if you have not already done so. This can be done by going to Supplier registration https://procontract.due-north.com/Register
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/04/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
04/10/2023