RESOLVED:
1. That the procurement strategy for the all-age integrated drug and alcohol treatment and recovery services contract to be procured through a competitive process up to a maximum estimated annual contract value of £7,399,584 for a period of five years commencing on 1 April 2027, with an option to extend by a further period of up to five years (three years + two years), subject to satisfactory performance and with recourse to a contractual break clause, making a total maximum estimated contract value of £73,995,840, be approved.
2. That the gateway 2 contract award approval for the all-age integrated drug and alcohol treatment and recovery services contract be delegated to the strategic director of children and adult services, in consultation with the cabinet member for health and wellbeing.