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Fife Assertive Outreach & Recovery Service

FIFE COUNCIL

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02 Apr 2026 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council is actively seeking tenders for its "Fife Assertive Outreach & Recovery Service" under an open procedure. This procurement, classified in the health and social work services industry category, targets comprehensive services in Fife, Scotland, with Fife ADP requiring a highly responsive, person-centred service. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for electronic submissions set for 5th May 2026, at 12:00. The contract, valued at approximately £4.2 million, spans three years, with the possibility of a twelve-month extension, emphasising community benefits.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for experienced organisations in the health and social services sector specialising in outreach programmes, recovery activities, and workforce development. Businesses with robust capabilities in handling flexible, multi-service models and those adept in triage, assessment, harm reduction, and community health services are well-positioned to succeed. The open procurement method allows for competitive participation, fostering business growth through increased engagement with regional authorities like Fife Council.

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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/030951-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
5 May 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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

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