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London Council Awards £2 Million Drug Outreach Contract Amid Conflict Allegations

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 19

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What happened

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A London council awarded a £2 million contract for drug and alcohol outreach to the Bangladeshi Drugs Project. The charity, which provides tailored treatment for Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority Ethnic people, has three trustees. One trustee is a former council worker, and another is Mohammed A Jolil, the council's current Head of Children and Family Services. The council stated that all rules were followed and there is no conflict of interest.

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Why it matters

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The contract requires the drug service to work directly with family hubs and child protection teams, areas managed by Mohammed A Jolil. Initial official records listed the Bangladeshi Drugs Project as the sole bidder for the scheme, a detail the council later admitted was incorrect.

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Who's involved

LondonLocation where the council and charity operate

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Oct 19aol.co.uk