Planning

Community Harm Reduction and Recovery Initiation Services - Core Locality Hub Services

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Planning

30 Apr 2026 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is inviting interest for the upcoming procurement of "Community Harm Reduction and Recovery Initiation Services – Core Locality Hub Services," classified under the Health and Social Work Services sector. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date scheduled for 4 June 2026. Services will be delivered through local hubs throughout Edinburgh, targeting individuals over 18 dealing with substance use issues. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest and complete a questionnaire by 12 noon on 12 May 2026. The procurement method is initiated as a tender, indicating a competitive process to identify qualified providers.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses with experience in health and social care services, particularly those with a strong local presence in Edinburgh. Companies involved in substance abuse recovery and harm reduction will find this contract beneficial for expanding their service offerings within the region. By participating, businesses can contribute to community well-being while also benefiting from the steady demand for social services. The ensuing contracts offer potential growth for enterprises equipped to deliver comprehensive support and recovery programs in collaboration with local authorities.

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Notice Title

Community Harm Reduction and Recovery Initiation Services - Core Locality Hub Services

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) would like to engage with the market to identify experienced potential providers with a local presence to deliver a Community Harm Reduction and Recovery Initiation Services - via local hubs throughout the City. This Service supports people over the age of 18 who encounter problems as a result of substance use or who are in recovery from substance use. The Service facilitates initiation of recovery and provides help to manage community harm related to the use of drugs and alcohol across the city. Please see the attached document titled 'CT1428 PIN' for further detail on the requirement. If you wish to note interest in this contract opportunity, please indicate so on Public Contract Scotland and complete the attached brief questionnaire and email it to kyro.grieve@edinburgh.gov.uk by 12 noon on Tuesday 12 May 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see the attachment 'CT1428 PIN' for a description of the future contract opportunity. Additional information: If after reading the contents of this PIN your organisation is interested in the future contract opportunity, please complete the attached brief questionnaire and email it to kyro.grieve@edinburgh.gov.uk by 12 noon on Tuesday 12 May 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040056-2026
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jun 20262 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
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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