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Provision of a Near Fatal Overdose Rapid Response Service

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

West Dunbartonshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Near Fatal Overdose Rapid Response Service, targeting individuals who have experienced a near fatal overdose and those at further risk. The service, falling under general public services (CPV 85310000, 85300000, 98000000), will operate throughout the UKM81 region, with services available daily from 10am to 8pm on weekdays, and from 10am to 6pm on weekends. The procurement process was completed using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a competitive notice. The contract, signed on 26 March 2025, involves a total value of £480,795. Key dates include the award announcement on 9 April 2025.

The tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in harm reduction, urgent response services, and public health outreach. Organisations with experience in multi-disciplinary approaches to healthcare and those that can provide agile, responsive support would be well-suited to meet these demands. Turning Point Scotland Services Ltd, a prominent social care provider, was the successful supplier, highlighting the contract's potential for facilitating impactful community-oriented health initiatives. Businesses capable of providing continuous, high-quality support services are encouraged to engage with similar opportunities in the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Near Fatal Overdose Rapid Response Service

Notice Description

The service will provide a rapid response to people that have experienced a near fatal overdose and those at further risk of overdose. The service will identify, respond and engage with individuals as close to the high risk event as possible. The service will provide harm reduction support and assertive outreach through a multi-disciplinary staff team. The Provider will operate the service from 10am to 8pm, Monday to Friday and from 10am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday 365 days per year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will provide a rapid response to people that have experienced a near fatal overdose and those at further risk of overdose. The service will identify, respond and engage with individuals as close to the high risk event as possible. The service will provide harm reduction support and assertive outreach through a multi-disciplinary staff team. The Provider will operate the service from 10am to 8pm, Monday to Friday and from 10am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday 365 days per year.

Procurement Information

Direct Award under Light Touch.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795307
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527932
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£480,795 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 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
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jennifer Darkins
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 1QL
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNING POINT SCOTLAND SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527932
    Provision of a Near Fatal Overdose Rapid Response Service - The service will provide a rapid response to people that have experienced a near fatal overdose and those at further risk of overdose. The service will identify, respond and engage with individuals as close to the high risk event as possible. The service will provide harm reduction support and assertive outreach through a multi-disciplinary staff team. The Provider will operate the service from 10am to 8pm, Monday to Friday and from 10am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday 365 days per year.

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