The provider will work in partnership with Hartlepool Borough Council (HBC). This is a partnership between HBC and the provider, delivering an integrated substance misuse treatment service. HBC provide both care coordination and Psychosocial interventions (PSI), alongside the provider who provide clinical and PSI services. The service aims to provide clinical and PSI interventions to support a recovery focused, client centred culture across the system, working alongside other services, service users and their families to empower them to be an active part of their recovery from substance misuse. The service will embed partnerships and collaboration across the system which addresses the wider determinants of health and enable service users and their families to achieve lasting recovery from substance misuse. The service will provide an integrated, trauma informed approach which addresses the broader vulnerabilities and health needs of the individuals and their families experiencing substance misuse and will work to reduce harms from substance misuse.

The Authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR)

The Service aims to enable individuals to become 'free from their dependence' and reduce the harm caused by substance misuse to families, communities, and society as a whole. This will be provided by the service working in partnership with HBC, who will deliver care coordination and PSI and the provider providing clinical and PSI services. The service will provide support to individuals through their recovery process, reducing vulnerabilities, safeguarding and risk within the wider context of their family unit, as appropriate.

Hartlepool Borough Council are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award C (under PSR) for the period 1st September 2025 - 31st August 2028 with options of two 12 month contract extensions dependant on performance and available funding; with a value of £6,108.995