Decision details

Proposed decision: To award the contract for East Kent drug and alcohol services to a provider decided by competitive tender, with the contract to commence on 3rd April 2017.

The decision will support corporate objectives by completing a planned and well-managed competitive tendering of the East Kent Drug and Alcohol service. This will ensure services are commissioned in line with identified need, to deliver corporate priorities on prevention, improved public health and better value for money.

Financial Implications: In excess of £24m over the life of the contract

Legal Implications: None

Equality Implications: None.

The matter is referred to in the Directorate Business Plan/Medium Term Capital Programme.

As Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health, I agree to award the contract for East Kent drug and alcohol services to RAPT (Rehabilitation of Addicted Prisoners Trust).