Planning

Gateway Recovery Services

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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

Inverclyde Council has initiated a planned procurement process for Gateway Recovery Services, aimed at providing support in community settings to individuals facing barriers related to mental health and alcohol or drug issues. This procurement, classified under the general public services category, is currently at the planning stage, with a planned value of £240,000. The project is located in Inverclyde, UK region code UKM83. Interested parties are expected to complete a market research questionnaire with a deadline for submission set for 15 April 2026. This contract offers significant opportunities for service providers specialised in mental health and substance abuse support, particularly those able to engage in community-centric recovery programmes.

The tender presents growth opportunities for businesses experienced in delivering health and well-being services that promote mental and physical health. Organisations adept at reducing stigma surrounding mental health and substance misuse, and capable of facilitating engagement in recovery-focused activities, are well-positioned to compete in this procurement process. The procurement exercise encourages collaboration with the council and provides potential for long-term partnerships. Businesses interested in this tender are advised to complete the questionnaire thoroughly, highlighting their experience and capacity to support the outlined services, to align with Inverclyde Council's objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gateway Recovery Services

Notice Description

The service will support individuals to overcome barriers that may prevent them from engaging with recovery focused activities in community settings. It will challenge the stigma around mental health and alcohol or drug related issues and ensure that individuals accessing support are enabled to participate in purposeful activities that support mental and physical health and wellbeing

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will support individuals to overcome barriers that may prevent them from engaging with recovery focused activities in community settings. It will challenge the stigma around mental health and alcohol or drug related issues and ensure that individuals accessing support are enabled to participate in purposeful activities that support mental and physical health and wellbeing. Please note that this exercise is subject to change and does not constitute a formal procurement exercise, nor will any information obtained in this process prejudice any future procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827093
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552110
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jul 20265 months 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
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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