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DPH-Fund Manager for Alcohol and Drugs fund

Scottish Government

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18 Mar 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded the contract titled "DPH-Fund Manager for Alcohol and Drugs fund" to the Corra Foundation, marking the completion of an open procurement process. This contract, classified under general public services, pertains to services involving the management of the Alcohol and Drugs fund for a period of 36 months, from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029. It is located within the UKM region. The procurement stage has advanced to the award stage, with the contract signed on 3 March 2026. The contract, valued at £4,274,000, entails administrative responsibilities for the fund, in collaboration with the Scottish Government's Drug Policy Division. Although the contract is set to end in 2029, extensions are possible until 2031.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in fund management and administrative services, particularly those focused on public health or social services. Organisations with expertise in managing large-scale funding distribution systems and stakeholder coordination will find this opportunity advantageous for expanding their portfolio in governmental projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like the Corra Foundation are well-suited to compete for such contracts, given their nimbleness and ability to deliver specialised services tailored to public sector needs. The open procurement process encourages wide participation, potentially increasing competitiveness and innovation in fund management solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DPH-Fund Manager for Alcohol and Drugs fund

Notice Description

Fund Manager for Alcohol and Drugs fund.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract will cover the administration of a 36-month funding period of 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029 and associated pre and post-funding activities as outlined in the scope element of the specification. The fund manager will be required to manage the fund and its distribution. The Contract will cover the administrative functions set out in the scope element of the specification, working to deliver and develop the Fund alongside the Scottish Governments Drug Policy Division who will retain overall management of the Fund. The fund has been operating since September 2021 and has supported 191 organisations delivering over 300 projects across Scotland.. The Purchaser may, by giving notice to the Service Provider, extend the period of the Contract to a date falling no later than 31 May 2031. Subject to that constraint, the Purchaser may extend the period of the Contract on more than one occasion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826739
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551957
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,274,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Corra Foundation

Further Information

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