How to win: HAC6052 Substance Misuse Redesign

About this contract

PSR (Provider Selection Regime) regulations apply London Borough of Tower Hamlets is recommissioning a borough-wide, world-class adult substance misuse treatment system, aligned with the Combatting Drugs Partnership Strategy (2024–2027). Currently Tower Hamlets commissions and delivers a range of substance misuse treatment and recovery services for residents aged 18 plus, collectively branded as “Reset”. Following a period of review that includes a refreshed Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA), detailed system review and series of engagement events; the cabinet report recommended the commissioning of a refreshed model when existing contracts come to an end in late 2025. It presented a case for continued investment in substance misuse engagement, harm reduction, treatment and recovery services; and a timeline for implementation of this model through a competitive procurement exercise.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Tower Hamlets scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
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• ✓Start early: it closes 26 October 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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