Lancashire Children and Young People's substance misuse treatment services

The commission of: Children and Young People's Substance Misuse Treatment Services.

Lancashire County Council has a responsibility to make sure we do those things that will make the most difference in reducing poverty, discrimination and inequality, and improving the quality of life for local people.

This service is being commissioned at a time of great change and uncertainty in public finances. As such the contents of the Service Specification will be subject to review over the lifetime of the contract. Lancashire County Council expects a flexible and community focussed approach by the provider in such circumstances.

The service specification describes delivery of prevention orientated, outcome focussed, high quality and person centred services for young people across the Lancashire who may be at risk of, or are currently experiencing problematic substance misuse.

Additional information: The value of the contract may vary during the contract period. The initial contract period is three years. The maximum length of the contract is seven years. Please refer to the tender documents available from the Oracle iSupplier e-tendering system in order to view them.

NB: The Tender Return Date has been extended to 18/08/2015.

NB: The Tender Return Date has been further extended to 25/08/2015.