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Gateway 1 Procurement Commencement: Substance Misuse All Age Service

 

 

Meeting: 10/02/2026 - Cabinet (Item 21)

21 Gateway 1 Report: All Age Service (Substance Misuse) pdf icon PDF 274 KB

Minutes:

Background:

 

The report sought permission to commence the procurement of the Medway All Age Drug and Alcohol Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Service Contract.

 

An Exempt Appendix 1 to the report provided further information in respect of the financial analysis.

 

Decision

number: 

Decision:

 

42/2026

The Cabinet approved the procurement of an All-Age Substance Misuse Service as per the preferred option 5, competitive process, as identified in paragraph 7.1.5. of the report.

Reasons:

 

A competitive procurement process enables a thorough exploration of the marketplace, ensuring that the best possible offer is secured for the Medway community. It promotes value for money, innovation, and quality by encouraging providers to demonstrate how they can meet local needs effectively.