Planning

Gateway Recovery Services

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Mar 2026 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council is initiating a planned procurement process entitled "Gateway Recovery Services," categorised under "Other community, social and personal services." Located in Greenock, Inverclyde (region UKM83), this procurement, currently in the planning stage, aims to provide services that support individuals in overcoming barriers to engage with recovery-focused activities. The exercise seeks to challenge the stigma associated with mental health and substance-related issues, facilitating participation in activities that promote mental and physical wellbeing. Interested parties are encouraged to complete a Market Research Questionnaire by 15 April 2026, with potential future notices anticipated around 29 July 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in community services, mental health, and wellness programmes. Companies with expertise in managing and delivering community-focused recovery services would be particularly well-suited to compete. By participating, businesses can expand their reach within the regional authority sector and develop partnerships with local authorities like Inverclyde Council. The services required offer a £240,000 expenditure opportunity, ideal for firms looking to scale their operations in community engagement or mental health support services.

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Notice Title

Gateway Recovery Services

Notice Description

The service will support individuals to overcome barriers that may prevent them from engaging with recovery focused activities in community settings. It will challenge the stigma around mental health and alcohol or drug related issues and ensure that individuals accessing support are enabled to participate in purposeful activities that support mental and physical health and wellbeing

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will support individuals to overcome barriers that may prevent them from engaging with recovery focused activities in community settings. It will challenge the stigma around mental health and alcohol or drug related issues and ensure that individuals accessing support are enabled to participate in purposeful activities that support mental and physical health and wellbeing. Additional information: Please note that this exercise is subject to change and does not constitute a formal procurement exercise, nor will any information obtained in this process prejudice any future procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025429-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jul 20265 months 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
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

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