Decision details

Approval of the continuation of additional spending via an allowed for modification to the substance misuse contract will allow the continued delivery of services additional to the core contract. This will allow East Sussex County Council to meet the outcomes outlined in the previous Government’s drug and alcohol strategy, reduce drug and alcohol related deaths in the county and secure the most positive outcomes for residents affected by drug and alcohol misuse.

Approval of the continuation of additional spend from the substance misuse budget. This spend will allow specialist commissioned services to continue to meet the aims of the Government’s drug strategy. As well as meeting strategic aims, it will also reduce drug and alcohol related deaths in East Sussex and allow those affected by substance misuse to achieve positive outcomes.

A separate tender process was considered but rejected as the current service is performing well and reaching the desired outcomes. Such a process would also potentially require the ceasing of support currently being delivered which would create confusion and uncertainty amongst service users, resulting in poorer outcomes.

The contract has provision for modification and this option was deemed the most effective option when considering current delivery, value for money and service user consistency.