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CT1235 - Out of Hours Support and Accommodation for Patients of Lothian and Edinburgh Abstinence Programme

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract for out-of-hours support and accommodation services associated with the Lothian and Edinburgh Abstinence Programme (LEAP). This procurement falls under the Health and Social Care category and has been executed under the Light Touch Regime as per Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Located in Edinburgh, this contract was awarded on 20th March 2025, with a total value of £669,000. The procurement process followed was a limited method, without prior publication of a call for competition, given the absence of sufficient supply market alternatives. The award criteria focused on both cost and quality, with mandatory requirements including commitment to the PVG or DBS scheme, real living wage for staff, prompt payment, and environmental management among others.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in social care, rehabilitation, and accommodation services. Companies proficient in providing out-of-hours support and residential care, especially those experienced in supporting substance abuse recovery programmes, will find this contract valuable. In this instance, the contract was awarded to Cyrenians, an organisation well-suited due to its experience and capability in this sector. Businesses aiming to compete for similar opportunities in the future should ensure they meet quality thresholds and mandatory requirements laid out by local authorities to enhance their chances of success.

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Notice Title

CT1235 - Out of Hours Support and Accommodation for Patients of Lothian and Edinburgh Abstinence Programme

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council has undertaken a procurement for a service for out of hours accommodation and care for those undertaking the Lothians and Edinburgh Abstinence Programme (LEAP) quasi-residential rehabilitation programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council is looking for a supplier to deliver a service for out of hours accommodation and care for those undertaking the Lothians and Edinburgh Abstinence Programme (LEAP) quasi-residential rehabilitation programme. A Prior Information Notice (PIN) was previously released to seek market engagement to test capacity and capability to help develop our procurement strategy, and obtain Expressions of Interest from organisations who would potentially bid for some or all of the requirement to extend the accommodation provided. Only one supplier was able to deliver the service. Background LEAP is a treatment and rehabilitation programme for those dependent on alcohol and other drugs (including opiates, stimulants, cannabis, tranquillisers etc.) and usually lasts 3 months or longer. It is suitable for those who want to achieve a substance-free recovery. The programme is part of the services provided by the Addiction Treatment & Recovery Care Directorate NHS and is currently delivered in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council, with third sector partner agencies, Alcohol and Drug Partnership across the NHS Lothian Board Area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795015
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527337
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£669,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 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
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
John Youngs
Contact Email
john.youngs@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693536

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYRENIANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527337
    CT1235 - Out of Hours Support and Accommodation for Patients of Lothian and Edinburgh Abstinence Programme - The City of Edinburgh Council has undertaken a procurement for a service for out of hours accommodation and care for those undertaking the Lothians and Edinburgh Abstinence Programme (LEAP) quasi-residential rehabilitation programme.

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