Award

Alcohol & Drugs Digital Support Service For Adults

NHS HIGHLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NHS Highland has resulted in the award of a contract for the provision of a Digital Alcohol and Drug Support Service for adults across the Highland region. This procurement falls under the health industry category, with a focus on delivering services and was conducted using an open procedure. NHS Highland, based in Inverness, UK, is the buying organisation, and the awarded contract reflects key partnerships with the Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership and funding considerations from the Scottish Government. The procurement was completed in August 2025, and the associated contract was signed on 2nd July 2025, with an initial duration of one year and the potential for extension up to 24 months, subject to funding availability.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in health digital services, particularly those offering innovative solutions in alcohol and drug support. Companies with expertise in digital health services or those seeking to expand their presence in the public health sector would find this contract beneficial for business growth. The involvement of NHS Highland signifies the importance of having robust, scalable, and sustainable health service solutions to meet regional needs, making it suitable for established health service providers and those looking to enter the market with strong digital propositions.

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Notice Title

Alcohol & Drugs Digital Support Service For Adults

Notice Description

NHS Highland is seeking a service provider to deliver a Digital Alcohol and Drug Support Service for adults across the entire Highland region.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Highland is working in partnership with and on behalf of the Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (HADP) has agreed to conduct an open procurement exercise to commission Alcohol and Drugs Digital Support Service for adults. This will ensure that future services are put in place in a fair, competitive and transparent manner. It is highlighted that the HADP receives funding from the Scottish Government for this contract. Funding will therefore be subject to the continuing availability of funding from Scottish Government. Any change in the Scottish Government funding will be reflected in an amendment to the contract by means of a Variation to Contract or possible premature termination. Any extensions to the contract will be dependent on the continuation of Scottish Government funding at current levels. Up to further 24 months extensions to the contract may be made at the sole discretion of both NHS Highland and HADP.. The Contract is for One year with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789269
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536918
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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£585,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£585,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£585,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months 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
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nhsh.tenders@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1463704000, +44 146370469

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WE ARE WITH YOU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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