Decision details

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SERVICES

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decision:

That the proposal to extend the current substance misuse contract for a further period, as detailed in the report, be approved.

Reasons for the decision:

An extension of the current contractual arrangement will: provide consistency of service delivery until 2025; enable the Council to secure grant funds in respect of these services; and provide an opportunity for the Council to embed legislative changes brought about by the Provider Selection Regime into its procurement strategy going forward.

Alternative options considered:

To embark on a procurement process, which would carry the risks and the disbenefits as outlined in the rationale set out in the report.

Publication date: 21/06/2022

Date of decision: 20/06/2022

Decided at meeting: 20/06/2022 - Executive

Effective from: 29/06/2022

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