Planning

Young Carers and Family Drug and Alcohol Support Service - 1001513

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Planning

17 Feb 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Council is planning a procurement process titled "Young Carers and Family Drug and Alcohol Support Service - 1001513," aimed at reducing the impact of substance use and caring responsibilities on children and young people. This service falls under the "Social and other specific services" industry category and will be delivered in the Scottish Borders region, classified under CPV code 85300000. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with key dates including the future notice expected on 17th March 2026. The planned tender has a total value of £1,000,000 and is expected to impact the anticipated new Alcohol and Drugs Strategy for Scotland, focusing on services that safeguard and promote the wellbeing of affected children and families.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in youth support services, substance use-related interventions, and family care. Businesses with experience in delivering comprehensive community and social services or those with a focus on mental health support would be well-suited to compete in this process. By contributing to the new strategy in Scotland, service providers can enhance their reputation and expand their market reach within the public sector. Organisations with innovative solutions for addressing the complexities of family substance use and fostering recovery and wellbeing may find this tender an excellent opportunity to grow their business and impact local communities positively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Young Carers and Family Drug and Alcohol Support Service - 1001513

Notice Description

Young Carers and Family Drug and Alcohol Support Service aims to reduce the impact of harms on children and young people from: -Substance use in the family -Caring responsibility and the emotional impact of this where there is physical and mental ill-health in the family.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Young Carers and Family Drug and Alcohol Support Service will be required to support delivery of children, young people and parent/carer priorities in the anticipated new Alcohol and Drugs Strategy for Scotland, which aims are: - To safeguard and promote the wellbeing of children and young people impacted by caring responsibilities and/or substance use. - To reduce the impact of alcohol and drug related harm within families. - To strengthen parenting capacity and support family recovery. - To contribute to a coordinated and effective ROSC across the Borders.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823595
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549790
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Department
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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