Haringey Council has approved the award of twenty framework agreements for substance misuse residential rehabilitation services, aiming to ensure residents have access to appropriate support tailored to their needs.
The decision, made by Councillor Lucia das Neves, Cabinet Member for Health, Social Care, and Wellbeing, will see these agreements run for four years, from April 16, 2026, to March 31, 2030. The maximum potential value across the twenty framework agreements is £800,000, with the maximum annual cost of the contracts awarded via this framework capped at £200,000. The actual cost will depend on the number of placements made and bed nights used.
Residential rehabilitation is recognised as a crucial, evidence-based treatment for individuals struggling with addiction. The council has a statutory responsibility to commission such services, funded by the ring-fenced substance misuse element of the Public Health Grant. The new framework agreements are intended to contribute to improved health outcomes, reduced crime, and strengthened community resilience within the borough.
Following a comprehensive procurement process, twenty tenders were evaluated and recommended for award. The tenders were evaluated against 'Key Criteria and Price', with a weighting of 65% to Key Criteria and 35% to Price. Providers were assessed through detailed method statement questions covering quality, value, equity and choice. The selected providers have demonstrated their ability to meet diverse needs, including those with disabilities, single-sex provision, specialist therapists, and significant LGBTQ+ expertise. All services are registered with the Care Quality Commission and must maintain a rating of Good
or above.
Councillor das Neves stated that the decision was made to ensure residents have access to appropriate rehabilitation centres based on their assessed needs and availability. The option to do nothing
was rejected, as failing to provide this service could compromise treatment outcomes and jeopardise the council's ability to meet its statutory and grant-funded responsibilities.
The procurement process involved market engagement and the publication of a tender notice, attracting interest from 17 organisations, with 12 submitting a total of 22 tenders. After compliance checks, 21 tenders were evaluated, with one disqualified for being incomplete and another failing to meet the minimum quality threshold.
The procurement process ensured that selected providers could meet the full range of residents' needs, with a co-produced service specification supporting the delivery of the Haringey Deal and ensuring value for money. Comprehensive method statement questions were set to ensure quality, value, equity and choice, with a specific question to assess equity. Providers were selected based on their ability to demonstrate how the needs of those with protective characteristics will be met, including considerations for socioeconomic status. It is expected that all facilities have a diverse workforce, and that faith, culture and age are respected and celebrated.
Providers are required to report performance data to the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System, with commissioners reviewing this information monthly and holding quarterly performance meetings. Data on all protective characteristics is gathered, and commissioners review this data monthly and during quarterly performance meetings with providers to ensure continuous monitoring of access, outcomes and equity.
The decision is expected to have a positive impact on equalities by ensuring equitable, person-centred support that responds to a wide range of needs, aligning with the Council's Public Sector Equality Duty under the Equality Act 2010. This includes considerations for age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/faith, sex, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.
More details on the procurement process and the awarded framework agreements can be found in the Public reports pack and Printed minutes of the meeting. Further information is also available in the Substance Misuse Treatment and Residential Rehab Procurement document.
