Tender

Provision of a Recovery Hub Service for Individuals Using Drugs and/or Alcohol

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Planning

01 Dec 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the provision of a Recovery Hub Service aimed at assisting individuals using drugs and/or alcohol. This initiative falls under the general public services sector and is situated in East Ayrshire, particularly within the UKM93 region. The process is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions until 12:00 on 24th April 2026. Notable dates include the expression of interest deadline on 21st April 2026 and the anticipated award start date on the same day as the submission deadline. The contract, which does not allow for variations, will last until 31st March 2027, with no renewal options currently available. This project reflects East Ayrshire Council's commitment to promoting recovery experiences tailored to individuals within the community.

The tender presents considerable opportunities for service providers proficient in delivering recovery support services tailored to self-management approaches. Companies that can leverage lived experiences and evidence-based recovery methods to support community reintegration and participation would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for a single provider suggests that businesses with expertise in comprehensive intervention programmes and the ability to sustain recovery outcomes could find substantial business growth opportunities through this tender. The council is specifically seeking a provider capable of developing and managing a recovery hub that offers diverse pathways to recovery, enhancing the social and health outcomes of the individuals involved.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Recovery Hub Service for Individuals Using Drugs and/or Alcohol

Notice Description

Provision of a Recovery Hub Service within East Ayrshire for Individuals Using Drugs and/or Alcohol

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council require a contract for a single provider to deliver a Recovery Hub service within East Ayrshire that is led by lived experience that promotes a recovery management approach to ensure that not only is the Individual's recovery experience unique to them but that the Individual has every opportunity to maintain and sustain that recovery towards becoming an active and contributing member of society. The service will, in developing this recovery management approach, take cognisance of the available recovery evidence and ensure that a range of routes to recovery are available to ensure the best possible outcomes for those engaging in recovery opportunities. The contract will end on 31 March 2027 as future contracting for all services are being reviewed. It should be noted that TUPE may be applicable.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000816695
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR552977
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
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
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Further Information

Notice Documents

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