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Substance Misuse Counselling and Support Services to Forth Valley Alcohol & Drug Partnership

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is initiating a tender for "Substance Misuse Counselling and Support Services to Forth Valley Alcohol & Drug Partnership." This procurement falls under the health and social care sector and is located in the Forth Valley area, specifically covering Clackmannanshire, Stirling, and Falkirk. The planned procurement process is in the initial planning stage, with an expected total contract value of up to GBP 1.4 million, covering a period of three years. The publication of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) is scheduled for 1st October 2018, with a Supplier Open Day to follow, providing an opportunity for interested suppliers to showcase their capabilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in substance misuse support services, counselling, and harm reduction. Organisations capable of providing recovery-focussed services and operating local treatment options in the specified areas would be particularly well-suited to compete. The anticipated contract encourages the introduction of various evidence-based treatment methodologies and localised support, which could foster business growth for suppliers who are engaged in the health and social care arena.

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Notice Title

Substance Misuse Counselling and Support Services to Forth Valley Alcohol & Drug Partnership

Notice Description

The Common Services Agency (known as National Services Scotland)("the Authority") acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning & Facilities is undertaking this procurement of the supply of Substance Misuse Support Services on behalf of Forth Valley Alcohol & Drug Partnership and Forth Valley Health Board (constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (as amended) and having its principal office at Carseview House, Castle Business Park, Stirling FK9 4SW (the "Board" which expression shall include its statutory successors and assignees)). It is expected the annual value will not exceed GBP 1.4m ex. VAT, over a period of 3 years. Forth Valley Alcohol and Drug Partnership require the provision of an adult substance treatment service for those who require advice, information, crisis support or treatment to address drug and or alcohol use. This provision will be available across Clackmannanshire, Stirling and Falkirk.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework will be to provide recovery focussed, accessible, advice and information seven days a week, for anyone concerned about their alcohol consumption or drug use. A range of evidenced based treatment options and harm reduction advice will be available to reduce the risks associated with drug and or alcohol use. The service will support assertive outreach, harm reduction, support for alcohol dependence and alcohol / drug detoxification, structured counselling , opioid substitution key working (within a range of settings) and community rehabilitation support (employability and recovery support).. Services must be provided locally from 3 distinct locales: Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire local authority areas. The core drug and alcohol service will have 7 day coverage, including Public Holidays. A minimum of 2 fixed access points per local Authority should be available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000544282
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322621
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33693300 - Addiction treatment

75231230 - Prison services

85312320 - Counselling services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2019Expired
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 COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Eleanor Dickson
Contact Email
e.dickson@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1412071891

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
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
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322621
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