CPH084 Children and Young People Affected by the Substance Use of Others

Descriptions

TThe Council is commissioning a service to support children and young people aged 18 and under who are affected by the substance use of others to commence 01 April 2024 with an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for three 24-month periods and a final extension period of one year; a total maximum contract term of 10 years, subject to performance and evaluation.r r Derbyshire County Council is committed to reducing the harm caused by substance use andr recognises the need to provide world-class support services for those children and youngr people who are affected by the substance use of others.r r The aim of the service is to provide high quality, age-appropriate and evidence-based interventions to strengthen protective and resilience factors, improve emotional health and wellbeing, reduce harm, and develop coping strategies for children and young people (aged 5-18 years) who are affected by another person's substance use (drugs and alcohol).r r This service must be locally managed and co-ordinated to ensure that it meets the needs of local children and young people and other stakeholders.r r There will be a 6-month mobilisation period from the contract award dater