Decision details

The Executive will be asked to approve proposals for the procurement of drug and alcohol support services

Received a report from the Corporate Director of Adult and Community Services proposing the tendering of improved Drug and Alcohol Support Services.

Agreed, in order to assist the Council to achieve its Community Priorities of “Improving Health, Housing and Social Care” and “Making Barking and Dagenham Cleaner, Greener and Safer”, to:

(i)  Approve the expansion of the young people’s Tier 3 service to include elements of Tier 2 outreach engagement with young people in Barking and Dagenham;

(ii)  Approve the procurement of Tier 2 and 3 Substance Misuse Services on the terms detailed in the report; and

(iii)  Nominate Councillor Mrs. Rush to be part of the tender packaging and evaluation procedures panel.