Aberdeen City Alcohol and Drugs Partnership - Assertive Outreach Service

Description

The Aberdeen City Alcohol and Drugs Partnership requires the provision of an Assertive Outreach Service for people requiring support for problematic drug and alcohol use in identified high-risk groups. This service will focus on providing trauma informed responses and basic support for individuals who have been assessed as high risk. Lot 1: The Aberdeen City Alcohol and Drugs Partnership requires the provision of an Assertive Outreach Service for people requiring support for problematic drug and alcohol use in identified high-risk groups. This service will be part of a bespoke Assertive Outreach service to allow Aberdeen City ADP to respond to non-fatal overdose and people identified at high risk of drug related harm. The service is commissioned specifically to support the Assertive Outreach Coordinator who will operationally manage and coordinate the service. This service will focus on providing trauma informed responses and basic support for individuals who have been assessed as high risk. Assertive Outreach is a persistent and purposeful approach used to engage with individuals who do not present to, or have difficulties engaging with housing, homelessness, or health and social care services. This approach is particularly effective for people who are isolated, alienated, unwell, or disabled, and who are unable or unwilling to attend services and keep appointments It is estimated that the contract would run from 1 September 2025 to 30 November 2028 with a one year potential extension. The estimated contract value would be 86605 GDP per year.. This notice is designed to test market interest and capability to deliver this service, it is not a call for competition. If there are sufficient capable providers interested in this opportunity an appropriate procurement activity will be undertaken at a later date.