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Provision of a Near Fatal Overdose Rapid Response Service

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2025 at 07:35

Summary of the contracting process

West Dunbartonshire Council has awarded a contract titled "Provision of a Near Fatal Overdose Rapid Response Service" in the category of Social work and related services, specifically targeting rapid response and harm reduction support for individuals at risk of overdose. Located in the region of Dumbarton (UKM81), the service will operate every day of the year, providing vital outreach from 10am to 8pm on weekdays and 10am to 6pm on weekends. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 26th March 2025 and holding a value of GBP 480,795. The contract was awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the social services sector, particularly those with expertise in harm reduction and assertive outreach. Organisations like Turning Point Scotland Services Ltd, which focus on community, social, and personal services, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The comprehensive service delivery schedule indicates a substantial and ongoing need for skilled multidisciplinary teams capable of quick, responsive support interventions in high-risk situations.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Near Fatal Overdose Rapid Response Service

Notice Description

The service will provide a rapid response to people that have experienced a near fatal overdose and those at further risk of overdose. The service will identify, respond and engage with individuals as close to the high risk event as possible. The service will provide harm reduction support and assertive outreach through a multi-disciplinary staff team. The Provider will operate the service from 10am to 8pm, Monday to Friday and from 10am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday 365 days per year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will provide a rapid response to people that have experienced a near fatal overdose and those at further risk of overdose. The service will identify, respond and engage with individuals as close to the high risk event as possible. The service will provide harm reduction support and assertive outreach through a multi-disciplinary staff team. The Provider will operate the service from 10am to 8pm, Monday to Friday and from 10am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday 365 days per year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ff39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013809-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£480,795 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jennifer Darkins
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1389737000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 1QL
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNING POINT SCOTLAND SERVICES

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