CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND
The Canal Communities Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force (CCLDATF) is
one of **Apply on the website** Local Drug & Alcohol Task Forces
(LDATF) around Dublin, which were set up in the late **Apply on the
website**s to address the drug crisis of the time. LDATFs play a key
role in the identification of emerging drug and alcohol trends within
the local community and are responsible for developing and
implementing a local strategy in line with the national strategy
_Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery (**Apply on the website**)._ The
CCLDATF supports a number of organisations at a local level which
provide a range of services and activities across the region. The
CCLDATF recognises that the impact of problematic substance use
extends beyond the individuals to communities and families, and as
such we work closely with the wealth of networks within the
communities of Bluebell, Inchicore, Rialto and Dublin 8. In order for
us to deliver on our key role in the community, it is vital that the
CCLDATF remains cognisant of the changes within national policy,
whilst also being responsive to the strengths and needs of the
community which it serves.
CANAL COMMUNITIES LOCAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL TASK FORCE INVITES TENDERS
FOR THE FOLLOWING BRIEF:
In collaboration with the CCLDATF, its funded agencies and other key
stakeholders, to conduct an operational review of all funded actions
within the Task Force area and to support CCLDATF to develop its
strategic plan to **Apply on the website**. The purpose of this review
is to examine all existing funding streams within the area to ensure
our services and budgets align with the needs, emerging trends, and
new developments within the community, and are in line with our
obligations under the national drugs strategy _Reducing Harm,
Supporting Recovery (**Apply on the website**)._
THE SCOPE OF THE TENDER IS AS FOLLOWS:
* A gaps analysis of service provision of addiction related
intervention and supports in the CCLDATF area.
* Profile and analysis of the CCLDATF funding streams.
* Using the findings from the above to identify if the programme of
funding steams is:
* Meeting the needs of the area.
* Are aligned with the NDS _REDUCING HARM, SUPPORTING RECOVERY
(**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**)._
* Demonstrate value for money with regard to type and level of work
being undertaken.
* That outputs and outcomes demonstrate the impact of the work with
respect to the individuals and families being supported as well as the
wider community.
* Using the analysis conducted, and incorporating recent research,
other CCLDATF programme activities, and being cognisant of the working
group and subgroup activities of the CCLDATF, to engage with the
CCLDATF to develop its strategic plan for the period to **Apply on the
website**.
* To prepare recommendations for strengthening service provision
within the context of identified needs, available resources, best
practice guidelines and in line with the national drugs strategy
Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery **Apply on the website**.
* With the participation of service users, service providers and the
wider community, to recommend common indicators and evaluation methods
for the work of the Task and the organisations operating under its
auspices.
ENGAGEMENT AND COLLABORATION WITH THE CCLDATF, FUNDED AGENCIES AND
OTHER KEY STAKEHOLDERS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:
* Regular updates and consultation with the CCLDATF from the outset
and as required during the term of the work.
* Consultation with project promoters.
* Consultation with other key stakeholders as the project develops.
* Service user input using a participative approach will be an
expectation of this piece of work.
* Community consultation using a participative approach will be an
expectation of this piece of work.
BUDGET AND TIMELINE:
_Timeline_
* The deadline for receipt of applications is closing of business on
Thursday December **Apply on the website**th, **Apply on the
website**.
* It is expected that the successful applicant will begin this
project by mid-January **Apply on the website** with an anticipated
finish of the project by March **Apply on the website**th, **Apply on
the website**.
_Budget_
* The value of the tenders submitted must be inclusive of VAT and to
cover the term of the contract. The price stated must be the total
all-inclusive price for the duration of the tender.
* The full value of this piece of work is ?7,**Apply on the
website** (inclusive of VAT and expenses).
* The successful consultant is expected to work within the agreed
budget and report regularly on budgetary issues.
* Price increases during the term of contract will not be accepted.
* A valid tax clearance certificate must be supplied when an invoice
is submitted for payment.
DECISION MAKING PROCEDURE
* All tenders received will be reviewed by a panel nominated by the
CCLDATF.
* Shortlisted candidates may be asked to present their tender to a
panel nominated by the CCLDATF.
TENDER ASSESSMENT WILL BE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
* Applicant?s ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of the
tender request.
* Applicant?s ability to demonstrate an understanding of Local
Drug and Alcohol Task Forces, their structure, and their role within
the community.
* Applicants? ability to understand the role of the community and
voluntary sector in supporting the local community to address the
harms of problematic substance use.
* Applicant?s ability to demonstrate an understanding of the
national drugs strategy _Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery **Apply on
the website**_.
* Experience of having previously conducted similar projects.
* Experience of successfully using participatory research
approaches.
* Quality of the tender document submitted, with clear timelines and
project plan.
SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL
The closing date for receiving proposals is close of business on the
Thursday December **Apply on the website**th, **Apply on the
website**.
Submissions BY EMAIL ONLY to **Apply on the website** marked for the
attention of CCLDATF Chairperson.
OTHER INFORMATION:
* This piece of work is being funded through the Canal Communities
Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force clg.
* Tenderers must disclose in their submission details of any
conflict of interest.
* The successful applicant will be required to submit evidence of
relevant professional indemnity and insurance details.
Informal enquiries in writing can be made to the Chairperson of the
Canal Communities Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force c/o **Apply on the
website**
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