Tender: Integrated Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service in Herefordshire – Market Engagement RFI (Ages 11–17, 18–24, 25+)

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Herefordshire Council is seeking organisations with the capability and interest to provide an integrated drug and alcohol recovery service across Herefordshire that supports children and young people aged 11–17, young adults 18–24 and adults 25+. The service will cover prevention, early intervention, harm reduction, structured treatment, prescribing interventions, recovery support and criminal justice pathways, and will prioritise people with co-occurring mental health and substance use needs, those experiencing homelessness or rough sleeping, people facing multiple disadvantage, and individuals involved with the criminal justice system. This Request for Information is a market engagement exercise to gather information on service delivery models, innovative approaches, market capacity and supplier interest to inform the Council's commissioning intentions, service design and potential future procurement; the Council anticipates any new contract would commence in April 2028 and is currently considering a contract term of up to 5 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years. The service specification is under development and this RFI is not a call for competition or a commitment to procure.