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Alcohol & Drugs Digital Support Service For Adults

NHS HIGHLAND

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Award

13 Aug 2025 at 10:48

TenderUpdate

27 Feb 2025 at 15:19

Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Highland has completed the procurement process for the "Alcohol & Drugs Digital Support Service For Adults" under the CPV code 85000000, encompassing health and social work services. This service, aimed at residents across the Highland region, was procured through an open procedure. The contract is active, beginning 2nd July 2025, with an initial term of one year and the potential for extension up to 24 additional months, contingent on Scottish Government funding. The contracting process, marked as complete, resulted in an award to the supplier, We Are with You, through a competitive tender process, demonstrating fairness and transparency. This procurement aligns with NHS Highland's objectives in partnership with the Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (HADP), underscoring the collaborative effort in addressing health service needs in the region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on digital health solutions, particularly those experienced in delivering support services in community health contexts. Companies within the health and social work sector across the United Kingdom, especially those with capabilities in digital intervention and support, would find this contract suitable to bid for. SMEs and larger entities capable of demonstrating compliance with stringent health service delivery standards and a history of community-focused solutions could leverage this opportunity for growth and broaden their engagement in public health initiatives. The delivery of digital support services represents a growing segment within the healthcare industry, aligning with national priorities to enhance digital inclusivity and access to health resources.

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Notice Title

Alcohol & Drugs Digital Support Service For Adults

Notice Description

NHS Highland is seeking a service provider to deliver a Digital Alcohol and Drug Support Service for adults across the entire Highland region.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Highland is working in partnership with and on behalf of the Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (HADP) has agreed to conduct an open procurement exercise to commission Alcohol and Drugs Digital Support Service for adults. This will ensure that future services are put in place in a fair, competitive and transparent manner. It is highlighted that the HADP receives funding from the Scottish Government for this contract. Funding will therefore be subject to the continuing availability of funding from Scottish Government. Any change in the Scottish Government funding will be reflected in an amendment to the contract by means of a Variation to Contract or possible premature termination. Any extensions to the contract will be dependent on the continuation of Scottish Government funding at current levels. Up to further 24 months extensions to the contract may be made at the sole discretion of both NHS Highland and HADP. Additional information: The Contract is for One year with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04da81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048350-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£585,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£585,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£585,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nhsh.tenders@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1463704000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WE ARE WITH YOU

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