CT1113 - Edinburgh Midlothian Offending Recovery and Support Service

Concepts

• edinburgh
• prison services
• edinburgh & midlothian offending recovery and support service
• city of edinburgh council
• dalkeith
• support service
• midlothian offending recovery
• recovery service
• midlothian
• needs of the service users

Location

The service will operate in the following settings: the courts, Police cells, inside HMP Edinburgh and the communities in Midlothian and Edinburgh

Description

The City of Edinburgh Council intends to commission a recovery service to work primarily with people over the age of 18 from Edinburgh and Midlothian who are in the justice system and meet the criteria for support. Support will include psychosocial support for addictions in prison, and voluntary throughcare holistic support to assist with successful reintegration into the community.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Service will: - work towards becoming trauma informed, adapting to the needs of the service users and reducing barriers to access. It will be expected to work collaboratively in close partnership with other statutory and voluntary service providers within agreed pathways of service provision for this population, where possible working to one shared multi-agency plan for each service user; - adopt a harm-reduction and recovery-centred approach for those with problematic alcohol and drug use, working with individuals to build and encourage the creation of recovery capital, supporting people to move away from harmful behaviours and other issues that increase the likelihood of re-offending. By adopting a holistic approach, the Service will provide robust routes into a range of support services and networks, assisting individuals to access support that is right for them; and - provide more intensive support for those with a greater need. Recovery capital and risk of substance-related harms and of re-offending will be assessed on entering the Service, and an appropriate level of support will be matched to this. This should ensure that a greater intensity of support is delivered to individuals who are the most chaotic and marginalised, and that activities to reduce re-offending are targeted at those from Edinburgh and Midlothian whose offending is most prolific.

CPV Codes

• 75231230 - Prison services
• 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.

Other Information

This procurement is being conducted under the Light touch regime in line with regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The Council retains the right to negotiate with bidders after receiving bids. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=642606. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: - Targeted recruitment and training e.g. jobs, training, work experience, job shadowing opportunities, apprenticeships for young persons and unemployed individuals - Supported employment for people with disabilities or other disadvantaged groups - Promotion of job opportunities through local agencies - Training for existing workforce - Mentoring – suppliers offering support and guidance to local organisations and individuals - Suppliers using community venues and other community services - Promotion of certain supply chain subcontractors (SMEs, social enterprises, supported businesses, Third Sector Organisations) - The staff of suppliers undertaking volunteering within communities - Community enhancement – resources provided for community facilities (e.g. playgrounds, habitat enhancements, environmental improvements) and initiatives (e.g. energy efficiency) - Outreach and education opportunities within the community to those associated with or impacted by the types of service provided e.g. promoting careers in construction and trades or care and support to local schools - Sponsorship of local organisations - Community consultation, engagement and strengthening community relations - Equal opportunities in terms of the supplier’s staffing and access to services - User involvement from the outset (SC Ref:642606)