CPH084 Children and Young People Affected by the Substance Use of Others

Description

TThe Council is commissioning a service to support children and young people aged 18 and under who are affected by the substance use of others to commence 01 April 2024 with an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for three 24-month periods and a final extension period of one year; a total maximum contract term of 10 years, subject to performance and evaluation.\r \r Derbyshire County Council is committed to reducing the harm caused by substance use and\r recognises the need to provide world-class support services for those children and young\r people who are affected by the substance use of others.\r \r The aim of the service is to provide high quality, age-appropriate and evidence-based interventions to strengthen protective and resilience factors, improve emotional health and wellbeing, reduce harm, and develop coping strategies for children and young people (aged 5-18 years) who are affected by another person's substance use (drugs and alcohol).\r \r This service must be locally managed and co-ordinated to ensure that it meets the needs of local children and young people and other stakeholders.\r \r There will be a 6-month mobilisation period from the contract award date\r Additional information: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6f0e27bc-1b14-ee11-8123-005056b64545