Planning

Young Carers and Family Drug and Alcohol Support Service - 1001513

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Planning

17 Feb 2026 at 16:41

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council is planning a procurement process titled "Young Carers and Family Drug and Alcohol Support Service." This tender focuses on health and social work services and is intended to address children and young people affected by substance use within families and their caring responsibilities. The service aims to support the new Alcohol and Drugs Strategy for Scotland, with a projected budget of £1,000,000 GBP. The procurement, currently in the planning stage, targets service delivery in the UKM91 region, specifically the Scottish Borders. Interested parties should note the anticipated future notice date set for 17th March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, especially those with expertise in substance abuse support and family welfare. Organisations skilled in providing coordinated and effective Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC) solutions are particularly well-suited to contribute. Businesses with a strong background in bolstering parenting capacities and promoting the wellbeing of overly burdened carers will find potential competitive advantages in this procurement. Moreover, companies looking for growth in the Scottish region should consider engaging with this process as it aligns with ongoing strategic initiatives for public health improvement.

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Notice Title

Young Carers and Family Drug and Alcohol Support Service - 1001513

Notice Description

Young Carers and Family Drug and Alcohol Support Service aims to reduce the impact of harms on children and young people from: -Substance use in the family -Caring responsibility and the emotional impact of this where there is physical and mental ill-health in the family.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Young Carers and Family Drug and Alcohol Support Service will be required to support delivery of children, young people and parent/carer priorities in the anticipated new Alcohol and Drugs Strategy for Scotland, which aims are: - To safeguard and promote the wellbeing of children and young people impacted by caring responsibilities and/or substance use. - To reduce the impact of alcohol and drug related harm within families. - To strengthen parenting capacity and support family recovery. - To contribute to a coordinated and effective ROSC across the Borders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06567e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014505-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Department
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

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