TALLAGHT LOCAL DRUG & ALCOHOL TASK FORCE
Request for Tender to Develop 3 Year Strategic Plan
TALLAGHT LOCAL DRUG & ALCOHOL TASK FORCE (TDATF) is seeking the
support of a qualified individual or organisation to lead the
development of their 3-year strategy
BACKGROUND
TALLAGHT DRUG & ALCOHOL TASK FORCE is at the forefront of an
integrated response to the impact of substance misuse on local
communities, families, and individuals in the Tallaght and Whitechurch
area. TDATF was one of **Apply on the website** Local Drugs Task
Forces set up in **Apply on the website** to facilitate a more
effective response to the issue of problematic drug use in
communities. The role of Local Drugs Task Forces as set out in the
Governments current National Drugs Strategy (currently Reducing Harm
Supporting Recovery **Apply on the website** ? **Apply on the
website**) is to implement the National Drugs Strategy in the context
of the needs of the local area and strengthen community-based
responses in partnership with the community, voluntary, statutory, and
political sectors.
TENDER BRIEF:
In **Apply on the website**, against a backdrop of available
demographics, with a particular focus of the impact of crack cocaine &
poly drug use, TDATF completed extensive research looking at _THE
LANDSCAPE OF SUBSTANCE MISUSE AND ITS IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITIES OF
TALLAGHT DRUG & ALCOHOL TASK FORCE. _Using these key research findings
as a foundation, the role is to write, in partnership with TDATF and
key stakeholders, a well argued, achievable and outcome focused plan
to focus the work of TDATF over the next 3-year period.
IT IS ENVISAGED THAT THIS WORK WILL INVOLVE:
* Brief Literature review: TDATF research & annual report **Apply on
the website**, strategic plan **Apply on the website** ? **Apply on
the website** & any other relevant documents
* Consultation with key stakeholders, including but not limited to
task force members and frontline community drug services; to agree
strategic objectives. It is envisaged that consultation will be
targeted, and the strategy will be focused given the wide community
consultation which fed into the TDATF research in **Apply on the
website**
* Incorporating research recommendations and other objectives into a
plan which must include a clear outline of actions to achieve the
named and expected outcomes of the new strategy
CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION
We are seeking a qualified individual or organisation, capable of
demonstrating competence and experience in the following:
* Proven experience on similar projects
* Experience of producing high quality plans for community or
non-profit sectors.
* Experience in outcome focused work including logic models would be
helpful
* Experience in managing complex multi stakeholder projects.
* Delivering on projects within an agreed timeframe
* Knowledge of the work / history of Local Drug & Alcohol Task
Forces, a distinct advantage
TIME FRAME:
We envisage that the final report will be completed by the end of July
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We are open to having conversations with interested parties as to how
such a timeframe can be meaningfully structured, maximising the
resources and time over the duration of the project.
REPORTING:
The person / or organisation will report to the TDATF Coordinator.
SUBMISSIONS
Tenders are requested from appropriately qualified and experienced
individuals or organisations and should include all the following:
* Details of qualifications and experience of all workers involved in
project.
* Details of previous work undertaken including relevant experience
and knowledge.
* Proposed process to meet the key objectives. This would include a
breakdown of days committed to project with clear description of
milestones with proposed dates including cost per day & per
consultant.
* Details of two referees
* Details of any current or recent piece of work of a similar
project.
* Any other relevant information in support of proposal.
* Tax Clearance
* Indemnified Insurance
CRITERIA
The decision to award this contract will be based on submissions
received from those who fulfil the criteria under the headings above
for ?CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION? and elements of ?SUBMISSIONS?.
Any potential conflict of interest and/or loyalty must be clearly
stated in the submission.
A review group of TDATF will be responsible for the selection of the
appropriate person for this task. This may include an interview and a
presentation if deemed necessary for the selection of the best
candidate. They will look closely at:
* The candidate or organisation that best meets the candidate
specification.
* Overall quality and feasibility of the proposal.
* Cost and value for money.
* Skills, expertise, and experience of the consultant.
* Ability to work within the required timeframe.
COST
We are asking respondents to issue a quote, based on a cost of
completing this work by end of July **Apply on the website**.
The budget available for this project does not exceed ?6,**Apply on
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Tenders should be priced inclusive of all service charges and VAT.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 5PM, FRIDAY 1ST APRIL **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**
APPLICATIONS BY E-MAIL CAN BE SENT TO: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
FOR ANY QUERIES PLEASE CONTACT:
Grace Hill, Coordinator
TDATF
c/o South Dublin County Partnership
Block 3, County Hall
Belgard Square North
Tallaght, D/**Apply on the website**
Ph. **Apply on the website** **Apply on the website** / **Apply on the
website** **Apply on the website**
Email: **Apply on the website**
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We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
