Provision of Support for Alcohol and Substance Misuse in the Night Time Economy
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Support for Alcohol and Substance Misuse in the Night Time Economy
Awarded 31 Mar 2017
Ended 6y 7mo ago3y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2017Expired 30 Mar 2020
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Southend-on-Sea Borough Council awarded a contract to SOVA for the provision of support for alcohol and substance misuse in the night time economy.
The service includes a responsive triage service, first aid, support to get people home safely, brief interventions, and provision of clothing and condoms.
It operates from 10pm to 5am every Friday and Saturday night (minimum 103 sessions per year) plus 16 additional sessions, and provides at least 40 volunteering opportunities per annum.
The contract value is £33,966 and the term runs from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2019, with an option to extend for 12 months.
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