Purpose

To approve the extension of the Drug and
Alcohol Service provided by Turning Point for 2 years.

Decision

That:
1.    
 The contract
for Herefordshire Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service, (contract ID
101755) provided by Turning Point Services LTD be extended for 2
years until 31 March 2028 for a total value of
£3,121,514.
2.    
Authority to award the contract
extension and all other operational decisions is delegated to the
Corporate Director Community Wellbeing, in consultation with the
s151 officer and Cabinet Member Adults, Health and
Wellbeing.
 

Alternative options considered

1.    
Allow the contract to expire at the end of the
contract period. This option is not recommended due to the
detrimental impact this would have on current and future service
users, and the wider impact on primary and secondary care providers
who would become responsible for supporting in the region of 1000
service users requiring physiological, pharmacological support or
both. It is also a requirement to have Drug and Alcohol service as
we receive a grant for the service from central
Government.
2.    
Changing supplier, or adding another, would be
challenging and disruptive due to the nature of the treatment
services provided, potentially disrupting continuity of care and
confusion within the health and social care system. Ensuring
continuity with the same provider will allow for improved health
intelligence of this population group. Relationships with partner
agencies have been established and changing provider would mean
starting afresh to build these.