The Lead Member for Adult, Children and Health introduced the report requesting the contract extension for Drug and Alcohol services.

The Lead Member informed that in 2015 there had been a comprehensive and systematic review that resulted in a successful procurement process awarding contracts to Cranstoun and Claremont & Holyport starting in 2017.  The services had been run extremely well and the Care Quality Commission had awarded them a rating of Good, this would have been outstanding if it were not for issues with their building. 

The Lead Member wished to thank officers for their excellent work, with the leadership of Hillary Hall, that resulted in this outstanding service.  As the two contracts were working well he was recommending taking up the two year extension.  This was a critical part of public health as well as supporting the homeliness strategy.

The Lead Member for Finance and Ascot informed that he was on the original task and finish group that had been comprehensive and included a number of external agencies.  The report showed that performance was improving year on year and he informed that they also had an outreach service going into prisons.

Resolved unanimously that:  Cabinet notes the report and:

i)           Approves the award of a two-year contract extension for drug and alcohol services, comprising psychosocial intervention and support to Cranstoun, and to Claremont and Holyport surgeries, for substitute prescribing commencing on 1 April 2020.