Therapeutic Support (Psychological Interventions for those affected by Harmful Substance Use)

Concepts

• health and social work
• livingston
• west lothian drug and alcohol service
• provision of an evidenced intervention delivery model
• psychological interventions
• therapeutic support
• therapeutic support services
• substance misuse
• group interventions
• psychological therapy

Location

Description

Provision of an evidenced intervention delivery model to provide structured psychological interventions focused on supporting recovery to adults who wish to recover from harmful substance use. The model must offer both individual and group interventions and provide psychological therapy and support to the individual and people involved with them; partners, relatives, children, friends and carers.

Total Quantity or Scope

Therapeutic Support Services for those affected by Substance Misuse has been delivered by West Lothian Drug and Alcohol Service for the 5-year period of the contract. The service is part of West Lothian Care Pathway based around the Recovery Orientated Systems of Care (ROSC) which aims to incorporate the “Quality Principles: Standards Expectations of Care and Support in Drug and Alcohol Services”. The new contract will commence on 1st April 2023 for a three year period with a possible two year extension.

Renewal Options

12 months + 12 months

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85000000 - Health and social work services
• 85300000 - Social work and related services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.

Other Information

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