West Dunbartonshire’s Alcohol and Drug Partnership are looking to evolve how we deliver support services to those experiencing challenges relating to addictions, given changing demographics and local need. In 2024 we developed our new strategy, a copy of this can be accessed via this notice.
We would like to invite interested and experienced providers of young people’s services within a substance use context to discuss what our pilot could look like and the outcomes that we would like to achieve.
To find out more and to see how you could shape our youth service, come and join us on Thursday 15th May at 10am – 12 noon in the Ballantines Room at our Head Office, 16 Church Street, Dumbarton, G82 1QL.
Please note, spaces are limited and we would request no more than 2 people from each organisation.
To confirm your attendance please click the note your interest button and email Neil.McKechnie@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
The provision is to give West Dunbartonshire Council a route to identify qualified multi-trade contractors and trade groups to deliver maintenance, routine servicing and emergency repairs to West Dunbartonshire Council buildings, including works to void properties in a multi-trade environment and a 24 hour 356 days emergency response service to be carried out in compliance with the contract conditions Contractors will be required to provide details on how their organisation in terms of skill, qualifications and competence that fit and meet with the specification the skills. They will need to demonstrate they have a Waste Management plan, Contractors will also be required to provide evidence of insurance policies, where required to provide evidence of security Industry Authority Approved Contractor’s Scheme (SIA)
The framework will consist of 10 lots. Bidders can submit and be appointed for more than one lot within the framework. The framework will operate on a ranked basis. If the top-ranked Measured Term Contractor is unable to undertake a call-off due to capacity or capability, the opportunity will be offered to the next-ranked provider. This process will continue down the list until a contractor can provide the service.
The successful contractors shall be expected to form part of a team, be adaptable, conscientious and be able to carry out instruction with the minimum supervision to allow efficient completion of the work order.
WDHSCP are looking to create a Flexible Framework for adult support Services. The Framework requires that the adult support Services must be flexible, responsive and dependable, and must reflect the needs, outcomes and aspirations of both current and future Service Users, their carer(s) and families.
West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership (“the HSCP”) has been working with its strategic partners who are specialists in the delivery of community support services (“Providers”) to adults aged 18 to 65 years old who have a range of support needs due to
a learning disability
complex needs (including behaviours that challenge)
physical disabilities
cognitive impairment (including acquired brain injury)
sensory impairment
mental health challenges (including severe and enduring)
To develop an outcomes based, flexible framework which is underpinned by Self Directed Support (“SDS”) principles. Our Foundations for Change Framework (“Framework”), represents a wholesale shift in the HSCP’s approach to commissioning services for residents of West Dunbartonshire who require support to live their lives and achieve the outcomes that are important to them. Historically the HSCP used a transactional model for contracting and commissioning social care services, however, our focus has changed to a more relational based model which concentrates on outcomes and building long term partnerships.The Framework is one of many changes taking place within the HSCP which is aimed at focusing on people’s outcomes and increasing people’s independence by adopting the Helen Sanderson model of Just Enough Support and redeveloping our approach to social work assessments by evolving our My Life Assessment to focus on what people can do, as opposed to what they can’t (deficit model of care and support).
The scope of the Framework will cover all SDS Option 2 and Option 3 packages that fall into the abovementioned categories. For the avoidance of doubt, short breaks/respite and day centre services are not covered by this Framework. Supporting adults aged 18 – 65 years old who have a learning disability, complex needs (including behaviours that challenge), physical disabilities, cognitive impairment (including an acquired brain injury), sensory impairment and/or mental health challenges to live healthy lives in their community, is in line with the HSCP’s strategic plan for 2023 to 2026 Improving Lives Together. Providers will be able to select the user group that they are able to support throughout the jurisdiction of West Dunbartonshire, via the Invitation to Tender documentation. Providers will be expected to support individuals with a range of complex needs including promoting positive behaviour. Full details of the individual’s needs (including any health and/or personal care needs) and outcomes will be contained within the individuals My Life Assessment (“MLA”). The MLA will be shared with the Provider as part of the referral process.
Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute Valuation Joint Board is undertaking market research to inform the Procurement Strategy for the Replacement of the Assessor's Core Valuation and Case Management System
West Dunbartonshire’s Alcohol and Drug Partnership are looking to evolve how we deliver support services to those experiencing challenges relating to addictions, given changing demographics and local need. In 2024 we developed our new strategy, a copy of this can be accessed via this notice.
We would like to invite interested providers to an initial event where we can introduce our plans and have an open discussion with providers about their experiences of delivering these services and the outcomes achieved.
If your organisation is experienced in delivering the following types of services, then this may be an opportunity for you to support WD ADP in its next exciting phase.
Children and young people’s service (prevention, early intervention and diversionary)
Step Down from Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services
Intensive support services (not multi-complex or near fatal overdose)
Counselling and Peer Support services
To find out more and to see how you could shape our new outlook in Addiction services in West Dunbartonshire come and join us on Friday the 25th of April at 10:30am to 12:30pm in the Ballantines Room at our Head Office, 16 Church Street, Dumbarton, G82 1QL.
Please note, spaces are limited and we would request no more than 2 people from each organisation.
To confirm your attendance please click the note your interest button and email Neil.McKechnie@west-dunbarton.gov.uk