Decision details

(a)  That a contract be awarded for six months from 1st April 2016 to Turning Point to deliver the following services;

·  LASAR (Local Area Single Assessment and Referral Team), Early Intervention and Harm Minimisation Service; this is delivered by Turning Point.

(b)  That a contract be awarded for six months from 1st April 2016 to CRI to deliver the following services;

·  Psychosocial interventions

·  Clinical Co-ordination

·  Intensive Engagement for Substance Misusing Parents

(c)  The initial six month contract will be subject to the progression of the transformation of substance misuse services. Should the transformation process exceed the initial period that there is an option to extend for up to six months, with a three month notice period.

(d)  That if a further six month extension be required under (c), the Director of Adult Social Care be given delegated authority to extend the contract, following consultation with the Commissioner for Health and Wellbeing and the Leader of the Council & Commissioner for Finance & Strategy.