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Award

21 Jul 2026 at 10:18

Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Fife Assertive Outreach & Recovery Service procurement process was conducted by Fife Council, seeking a qualified organisation to deliver services in the health and social work category. This project, focusing on substance use within Fife communities, consists of providing assertive outreach, trauma-informed care, and wraparound person-centered services. The tender process was conducted using an open procedure under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, with main industries targeted including community health and social work services. The active tender phase began on 2nd April 2026, with bids due by 5th May 2026. The contract was signed on 14th July 2026, and the awarded supplier is Substances Support Scotland, located in Kirkcaldy. The project, covering Fife, Scotland (UKM72), valued at approximately £4.2 million, is expected to commence for three years with possible extensions up to 12 months.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in health and social services, community healthcare, and substance recovery services. The requirement for a multifaceted approach allows for various businesses to contribute, whether through direct service delivery or supplementary offerings such as training and workforce development in related areas. As the procurement emphasises quality (90% weight) and price (10% weight), businesses equipped with a strong service portfolio in these areas would be well-positioned to compete effectively. Firms that can offer innovative, agile services to support Fife ADP's outreach and recovery objectives may find lucrative opportunities through both direct involvement and ancillary support functions.

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Notice Title

Fife Assertive Outreach & Recovery Service

Notice Description

Fife's Alcohol and Drug Partnership ('Fife ADP') wishes to procure an experienced organisation to provide an assertive outreach, trauma informed, relationship based and wraparound person-centred service, embedded within all Fife communities for people affected by their own substance use.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife's Alcohol and Drug Partnership ('Fife ADP') wishes to procure an experienced organisation to provide an assertive outreach, trauma informed, relationship based and wraparound person-centred service, embedded within all Fife communities for people affected by their own substance use. A flexible and multiple service modelled approach within the one organisation is required, allowing for a high degree of agility and responsiveness for different entry and exit points. The service model has four components, as follows: - Triage, Assessment & Harm Reduction - Assertive Outreach - Recovery Activities and Communities - Training and Workforce Development Further details are provided within the Service Specification.

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067bef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068608-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33693300 - Addiction treatment

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,214,224 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,214,224 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,203,224 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Yes, this requirement is expected to be recurrent and further notices may be issued when this contract is due to expire if required.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUBSTANCES SUPPORT SCOTLAND

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