Substance Misuse Services within the Family Safeguarding Model

Location

Somerset

Description

Family Safeguarding is a model of working in Children's Social Care which brings specialist adult workers (drug and alcohol, mental health and domestic violence workers) together with children's social workers into integrated teams.

Total Quantity or Scope

This is a nationally recognised model which enables families to stay together and reduces the number of children in care. The integrated teams deliver support to families when they need it, reducing system escalation, dependence and long-term trauma using motivational interviewing techniques. Implementing Family Safeguarding was a positive culture shift in Somerset - providing innovation, empowerment and staff feeling more valued. There is also a wider system impact for the programme. In particular, Family Safeguarding reduces demand on emergency services (NHS & the Police) and creates prevention savings for Adult Services and Public Health (mental health & substance misuse services). Somerset Council is intending to award a contract an existing provider following direct award process C. Lifetime value: £1,113,829

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 19.01.2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Other Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 19.01.2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Award decision makers: Louise Palmer, Head of Service - Edge of Care, CWD and SEND Commissioning Jo Caughlin, Senior Commissioner for Children There were no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision. Relative importance of Key Criteria: Social Value - 10% - this is the Somerset Council standard weighting Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice - 50% - due to its importance to the service area Value - PASS/ FAIL - the provider was required to accept the proposed budget for the service Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - 40% - due to the importance of working with other professionals. services and providing a sustainable service Quality and innovation - PASS/ FAIL - quality service provision is crucial Rationale for choosing the provider with reference to the key criteria: The provider was chosen due to good or very good performance in all Key Criteria areas.