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Provision of an Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Early Intervention and Support Service

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of an Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Early Intervention and Support Service. The service seeks to support individuals with substance misuse issues and their families or carers. The contract, which has a value of £2,080,076, was signed on 8th June 2023. This procurement was led by the North Ayrshire Council under the services category, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The contract entails delivery across North Ayrshire, including the islands of Arran and Cumbrae, and is open to eligible businesses to bid.

This tender by the North Ayrshire Council offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services to compete for a contract focused on addressing alcohol and drug-related issues. Businesses with experience in delivering prevention, early intervention, and recovery support services tailored to individuals aged 16 and over in the specified region are well-suited for this contract opportunity. The contract duration is initially for 3 years, with the potential for a further 24-month extension, creating a sustainable business growth opportunity for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Early Intervention and Support Service

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council (the Council), on behalf of the North Ayrshire Drug & Alcohol Recovery Service (NADARS) is seeking a suitably qualified Service Provider to deliver an alcohol and drugs prevention, early intervention and support service. The service will be delivered to individuals with substance misuse issues, aged 16 years and over and to family members or carers affected by an individual with substance misuse issues. The contract period will be 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The contract will be let under North Ayrshire Council's Terms and Conditions of Contract for Health and Social Care Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will be delivered across the 6 locality areas of North Ayrshire (including the islands of Arran and Cumbrae). Service delivery is anticipated to be delivered in three categories: 1) Prevention is defined as a range of services aimed at preventing, delaying or reducing the negative consequences of substance misuse such as health and social harm. Includes identification of individuals, education and prevention with an emphasis on peer led recovery. 2) Early Intervention is defined as a range of services aimed at intervening at an early stage in order to prevent the development or escalation of problems in the future. Includes Brief Intervention and psycho-social support. 3) On going recovery support for individuals, carers and families. Eligible individuals will be aged 16 years and over who have addiction issues that include alcohol and/or all types of drugs and who are ordinarily a resident of North Ayrshire.. The contract may be extended for up to a further 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000720875
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480666
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,080,076 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,080,076 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,080,076 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrewkerr@north-ayrshire.gov.uk, lynsey.bennett@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNING POINT SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471332
    Provision of an Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Early Intervention and Support Service - North Ayrshire Council (the Council), on behalf of the North Ayrshire Drug & Alcohol Recovery Service (NADARS) is seeking a suitably qualified Service Provider to deliver an alcohol and drugs prevention, early intervention and support service. The service will be delivered to individuals with substance misuse issues, aged 16 years and over and to family members or carers affected by an individual with substance misuse issues. The contract period will be 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The contract will be let under North Ayrshire Council's Terms and Conditions of Contract for Health and Social Care Services.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480666
    Provision of an Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Early Intervention and Support Service - North Ayrshire Council (the Council), on behalf of the North Ayrshire Drug & Alcohol Recovery Service (NADARS) is seeking a suitably qualified Service Provider to deliver an alcohol and drugs prevention, early intervention and support service. The service will be delivered to individuals with substance misuse issues, aged 16 years and over and to family members or carers affected by an individual with substance misuse issues. The contract period will be 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The contract will be let under North Ayrshire Council's Terms and Conditions of Contract for Health and Social Care Services.

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