Bray Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force (BLDATF) is one of **Apply on
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website** when it received LDTF status. BLDATF is responsible for
prevention and education programmes, treatment services for active
users and rehabilitation services in the Bray area.
Representatives on the Task Force include the HSE addiction service,
the Education Training Board, the probation service, An Garda
Siochana, Bray Area Partnership and Bray Municipal District,. There
are 2 elected councillors on the forum. The community and voluntary
sector are currently represented by Bray Travellers CDG, Little Bray
FRC, the Family Support Network and Bray Youth Service. Bray Community
Addiction Team and County Wicklow PPN
BRIEF
In Line with the current National Drug Strategy, our services are
constantly adapting to new trends and new developments in drug use and
utilising best practice in drug treatment services. To ensure services
are aligned with the current strategic plan and trends in substance
misuse the Task Force is inviting tenders to conduct an operational
review of works.
OBJECTIVES
* A comprehensive needs/gaps analysis of services in the Bray area.
* Using the findings from this thourough analysis, evaluate our
interm projects to see if services are;
* A) Meeting the needs of the BLADTF area and
* B) Do they represent value for money concerning:
* The needs being addressed.
* The type and level of work being undertaken.
* The output, outcomes and impact of the work with respect to the
individuals being supported and on the wider community.
* Any comparisions that can be drawn with similar projects in
neighbouring Local Drugs & Alchol Task Force areas.
* To work with the Task Force to develop a strategic plan to run
until to **Apply on the website**.
* To complete all work by the end of Q**Apply on the website**.
TENDERS SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING;
* A full description of how the work is proposed to be conducted
* Inclusion of a quote for the facilitation, itemising all costs
involved with delivery of the work.
* Proposed plans for the evaluation process
* Previous relevant experience
* All quotations are to include VAT
* A profile of the facilitator
* The time commitment needed by the Task Force members
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
The contractor engaged to undertake the work outlined will have
regular interaction with the BLDATF coordinator and any committee
established to oversee the work. A formal study report will be
required in a format ready for publication and should include:
* A contents page.
* Summary.
* Outline of the methodology deployed.
* Findings.
* Detailed analysis and conclusions concerning identified needs
(existing and emerging), current service delivery and required
supplementary/new provision.
* A strategic plan structure for the BLDATF covering the period
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recommendations on actioning key priority issues and expected more
immediate and longer term outcomes from work supported.
KEY TIMELINES
It is expected that the work outlined will commence in June **Apply on
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of final agreed reporting the following October. Working within this
timeframe the projected milestone dates are as follows:
* Contract for the work issued, signed and completed no later than
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* Research and associated work commences no later than **APPLY ON
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website**th June is mentioned however this is a Thursday ? was this
intended)
* First draft of the report document is presented to the BLDATF on
FRIDAY 8TH OCTOBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
* Second draft of the report document is presented on MONDAY **APPLY
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* Final report document is presented on FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH OCTOBER.
ASSESSMENT OF TENDER BIDS
The contract for work outlined is being awarded by a competitive
tendering process. In this regard tender bids will be assessed on
related citeria as follows:
* Demonstrated knowledge, experience, skills and competencies to
undertake and complete the related work involved as required and
within the timeframe.
* Appropriateness and effectiveness of the approach and methodology
proposed for undertaking and completing the work.
* Track record with respect to undertaking and completing similar
contracted work.
* Evidence of capacity to complete all elements of the work within
the timeframe.
CONDITIONS
An indicative budget of ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the
website** is envisaged to cover all associated costs for this work.
The competitive tendering process for the award of the contract to
carry out the work detailed will be in line with the information as
set out. All tender bids will be assessed against the citeria listed.
The tender bid deemed the most economically advantageous and capacable
of meeting the objectives of the work will be selected for the award
of the contract. The lowest tender bid price will not necessarily be
awarded the contract. A contract will not be awarded under this
competitive process should no tender bid received be deemed suitable.
The success tender bid submitter must have tax compliance status.
Tender bids must be submitted electronically to (email address to be
listed) no later than Monday **Apply on the website**st May **Apply on
the website**. Late bids will not be considered. It is planned that
any interviews of bidders within the selection process will be held
within the week commencing 1ST JUNE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
The completed report document will be the property of BLDATF.
For any further information please contact
Bray Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force Coordinator, Colm Walsh at
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the website**
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