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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by Glasgow City Council, is centred on delivering Community Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services across Glasgow City. The services range from initial support for harmful use to recovery and abstinence, as well as community living support for Alcohol Related Brain Damage (ARBD) sufferers. The tender, identified as GCC006354SW and announced on 14th January 2026, follows an open procurement method with key deadlines such as the closing date for submissions set for 25th February 2026. The process progressed through various stages, culminating in contract awards on 23rd June 2026. The awarded contracts, spanning a potential six-year period inclusive of extensions, are valued at over £27 million, with services to be delivered across all HSCP Locality Areas in the Glasgow region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare and social services, particularly those focused on drug and alcohol recovery. Businesses that excel in offering counselling, support networks, and recovery services can find growth prospects here. Opportunities are well-suited to organisations capable of providing tailored support plans and that have experience navigating community-based recovery systems. Moreover, the procurement encourages participation from various supplier types, including SMEs. The project values quality, with assessment criteria heavily weighted towards it, ensuring that service provision meets high standards and sustainability requirements, thus fostering long-term growth and community health improvements.

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Notice Title

Community Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services

Notice Description

The Community Alcohol and Drug Recovery services will be delivered across Glasgow City, offering multiple responses to individuals and their families. The services will offer flexibility to meet the needs of people who are at various stages of recovery, from people who are seeking initial support to address harmful use, right through to those who are in recovery and seek an abstinence-based support approach and support network. Awarded Providers will work to provide a network of services designed with the fundamental aim to support individuals with their harmful alcohol and drug use. They will offer support to: -Begin the recovery from harmful alcohol and drug use. -Work with individuals to achieve and maintain abstinence. -Build supportive and resilient relationships in families affected by others harmful alcohol and drug use. -Maintain and sustain community living for those people with ARBD. The contract term will be for 4 years with the option of 2-year extension. Annual Value based on 25/26 Budget Lot 1 2,970,420 GBP, Lot 2 429,315 GBP, Lot 4 240,989 GBP and Lot 5 value of 500,000GBP is estimated and will be subject to additional funding being made available. Lots 1,2 and 4 will be block funded based on minimum required service delivery levels of 95%. Lot 3 not awarded at this time.

Lot Information

Alcohol and Drug Counselling Service

Counselling services will be an early intervention to problematic alcohol and drug use and can divert people from statutory services. Services will be embedded as part of the recovery orientated system of care across Glasgow City, delivering at Tiers 2-3 of the National Framework. The service will have screening methods to determine the best approach for the individual: delivering support, such as, Alcohol Brief Interventions (ABI) and Counselling work . The service will deliver Brief Interventions to reduce harms from drugs, in particular cocaine, linking to the findings of the most up to Public Health Scotland's data evidence-based practice on interventions to reduce harms from Cocaine. The service will deliver structured therapeutic sessions using common evidence-based approaches, such as: Motivational interviewing; Cognitive behavioural Therapy and Trauma Informed Therapy. This list is not exhaustive and more personalised approaches can be offered. There is a requirement to have accommodation where services can be delivered and the service must also be able to offer more localised sessions in communities across the three locality areas in Glasgow.. Lot 2 Services are a single supplier award. Initial contract duration is 4 years (48 months) with the option to extend for a further 2 year (24 months) period. Contract Values provided are based on 72 months.

Additional Requirements

Use of this Lot will be funding dependant and will rely upon new or additional funding being made available to the council and/or HSCP to meet specific service delivery outcomes. Awarded providers to Lot 5 will be part of a non ranked supplier list. Whether required outcomes for any new funding align with current service delivery models per Lot will be considered when determining call offs. Call offs will be made via Direct Award or Mini Competition for requirements that arise from additional funding becoming available which may be made at any point through the contract duration and may run for a period shorter than or up to the full contract duration.. There is no guarantee that Lot 5 contract value will be realised and therefore no guarantee of business can be made.

Community Recovery Hubs including Support, Treatment And Recovery Services (STARS)

Community Recovery Hubs Development of a primary Community Recovery Hub in each geographical locality and be able to offer locality 'spoke models' of outreach support, in multiple community venues across Glasgow. A range of methods should be available to achieve recovery goals, and provide abstinence support, with some examples provided below: -Group work - structured sessions where individuals can share experiences, learn coping skills, build social connections, and support each other's recovery. -Psychosocial Interventions - nonmedical approaches that address the psychological and social factors affecting an individual's well-being and recovery. -Assertive Outreach may be required in some instances for individuals who require enhanced support for engagement in their Recovery Plan. -Housing Support functions - where there is immediate risks to tenancy sustainment, support and signposting to the information and advice services. Support, Treatment And Recovery Services (STARS)- this element of the Community Recovery Hub is for individuals, who are on established Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT) plans and identified by HSCP as low risk and stable. The service will offer recovery planning, signposting to relevant services, health and well-being checks. The STARS element of the service will be a telephone-based support service due to the high volume of referrals and current open cases to continue support individuals with their recovery goals. The service will deliver a scheduled programme of contact calls for all active cases and the STARS workers will link with individuals on their agreed recovery plan, with contact of a minimum of every 8 weeks.. Lot 1 Services are a single supplier award. Initial contract duration is 4 years (48 months) with the option to extend for a further 2 year (24 months) period. Contract Values provided are based on 72 months.

Support to Families (affected by others alcohol and drug use)

The service will provide free and confidential practical advice, information and emotional support to individuals;-This service will be available to families affected by a family members harmful alcohol and drug use. The service will be available to kinship carers and informal carers who have caring roles as a result of family members harmful alcohol and drug use. The service must offer accommodation to deliver supports. In addition, be able to offer outreach surgery group support in local communities to widen accessibility and increase awareness of the service. -The support will be delivered as group sessions and there will be limited 1:1 support sessions available where appropriate. -The service will be a key component in the social recovery systems in Glasgow -The service will be part of the recovery orientated system and be an integral part of recovery for all the family. -The service will build and promote natural social networks of support for people to move onto more informal arrangements of support. -The service will offer short break/respite interventions (from 1 hour to maximum of 4hours) to children and young people (0-16) Full details of the Lot 3 requirements will be provided in the Service Specification upon release of Tender Documents. Lot 3 Services will be awarded to one Provider - this may also be a consortium/collaboration or Joint Bidders. Initial contract duration is 4 years (48 months) with the option to extend for a further 2 year (24 months) period. Contract Values provided are based on 72 months.

Alcohol Related Brain Damage (ARBD) Outreach Support Service

The outreach service will deliver a care and support service for people with a diagnosis of ARBD The service will deliver flexible person-led support, tailored to each individual's stage of their ARBD diagnosis. The service will promote improved cognitive functioning and provide support with daily living skills, physical health, mental wellbeing and independence to sustain community living. The delivery of support will be in a person's own home or in their current accommodation setting. There may be situations where in-reach transition support into the HSCP commissioned short term ARBD residential care homes is required, to support a move onto Community living. Services will be available 7 days a week and will normally be blocks of support delivered daily or on agreed days as defined in the assessment of need provided by the HSCP's ARBD Team. The service will focus on recovery potential and build on established routines by ensuring there are skilled staff who understand ARBD and recognise the impact and the recovery potential for an individual. The service will implement a range of memory aids and look at the use of digital technology solutions to meet outcomes. The service will work in partnership with the HSCP ARBD team and the Community Recovery services. The role of community integration and social connection will require the service to have / develop knowledge and awareness of local communities, social networks and the community alcohol and drug recovery services.. Lot 4 Services are a single supplier award. Initial contract duration is 4 years (48 months) with the option to extend for a further 2 year (24 months) period. Contract Values provided are based on 72 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000816331
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559520
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
SME

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

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,184,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£27,183,726 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,412,842 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
23 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Glasgow City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

Change Grow Live (CGL)

CrossReach (the operating name for The Church of Scotland Social Care Council)

ENABLE Scotland (leading the Way)

Geezabreak

Murray's Initiative

Penumbra

SAMH

Turning Point Scotland Services Ltd

We Are with You

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV544366&idx=2
    17th December 2025 - ADRS Talking Tender Questions & Answers Document
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544366
    Community Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services - The Community Alcohol and Drug Recovery services will be delivered across Glasgow, offering multiple responses to individuals and their families. The services will offer flexibility to meet the needs of people who are at various stages of recovery, from people who are seeking initial support to address harmful use, right through to those who are in recovery and seek an abstinence-based support approach and support network. Successful Community Alcohol and Drug Recovery Providers will work to provide a network of services designed with the fundamental aim to support individuals with their harmful alcohol and drug use. They will offer support to: -Begin the recovery from harmful alcohol and drug use. -Work with individuals to achieve and maintain abstinence. -Build supportive and resilient relationships in families affected by others harmful alcohol and drug use. -Maintain and sustain community living for those people with ARBD. Full details of the requirements will be provided in the Service Specification upon publication of the tender documents. Please also note the Provider event detailed in the Additional Document attached to this notice. The contract term will be for 4 years with the option of 2-year extension. Annual Value based on 25/26 Budget Lot 1 2,970,420 GBP, Lot 2 429,315 GBP, Lot 3 389,897 GBP, Lot 4 240,989 GBP. All Lots will be on a block funding basis on delivery of specified service volume.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547183
    Community Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services - The Community Alcohol and Drug Recovery services will be delivered across Glasgow City, offering multiple responses to individuals and their families. The services will offer flexibility to meet the needs of people who are at various stages of recovery, from people who are seeking initial support to address harmful use, right through to those who are in recovery and seek an abstinence-based support approach and support network. Suppliers may bid for more than one Lot with no limit to the number of Lots that may be awarded per bidder. Successful Community Alcohol and Drug Recovery Providers will work to provide a network of services designed with the fundamental aim to support individuals with their harmful alcohol and drug use. They will offer support to: -Begin the recovery from harmful alcohol and drug use. -Work with individuals to achieve and maintain abstinence. -Build supportive and resilient relationships in families affected by others harmful alcohol and drug use. -Maintain and sustain community living for those people with ARBD. Full details of the requirements will be provided in the Service Specification upon publication of the tender documents. The contract term will be for 4 years with the option of 2-year extension. Annual Value based on 25/26 Budget Lot 1 2,970,420 GBP, Lot 2 429,315 GBP, Lot 3 389,897 GBP, Lot 4 240,989 GBP and Lot 5 value of 500,000GBP is estimated and will be subject to additional funding being made available. Lots 1-4 will be block funded based on minimum required service delivery levels of 95%. Refer to Service Specification for full details for forecast of requirements.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559520
    Community Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services - The Community Alcohol and Drug Recovery services will be delivered across Glasgow City, offering multiple responses to individuals and their families. The services will offer flexibility to meet the needs of people who are at various stages of recovery, from people who are seeking initial support to address harmful use, right through to those who are in recovery and seek an abstinence-based support approach and support network. Awarded Providers will work to provide a network of services designed with the fundamental aim to support individuals with their harmful alcohol and drug use. They will offer support to: -Begin the recovery from harmful alcohol and drug use. -Work with individuals to achieve and maintain abstinence. -Build supportive and resilient relationships in families affected by others harmful alcohol and drug use. -Maintain and sustain community living for those people with ARBD. The contract term will be for 4 years with the option of 2-year extension. Annual Value based on 25/26 Budget Lot 1 2,970,420 GBP, Lot 2 429,315 GBP, Lot 4 240,989 GBP and Lot 5 value of 500,000GBP is estimated and will be subject to additional funding being made available. Lots 1,2 and 4 will be block funded based on minimum required service delivery levels of 95%. Lot 3 not awarded at this time.

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