This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council, located in Glenrothes, is the buying organisation behind the "Fife Assertive Outreach & Recovery Service" contract. This tender, categorised under general public services with a specific focus on assertive outreach and recovery services, is aimed at supporting individuals affected by substance use across Fife, Scotland (CPV code 85000000). The process followed an open procurement procedure and is currently in the award stage, with Substances Support Scotland being awarded the contract on 14th July 2026. The contract's implementation is valued at approximately £4,203,224 and commenced after the successful award on the same date. The procurement journey encapsulates various stages, including planning and tender, highlighting a comprehensive approach to addressing the outreach and recovery needs within the Fife community.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth avenues for organisations with a background in delivering community-based supportive services. Enterprises experienced in health, social care, or recovery services, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Substances Support Scotland, would find this tender beneficial to expand their operational footprint in the public sector. The contract supports a flexible service model—incorporating components like triage, assertive outreach, and training—which promotes business development and responsiveness to evolving community needs. It also ensures an inclusive service delivery approach, fostering collaborative community growth and engagement. Businesses adept at integrating trauma-informed and person-centred approaches stand to leverage this procurement for substantial sectoral presence and influence.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Fife Assertive Outreach & Recovery Service

Notice Description

Fife's Alcohol and Drug Partnership ('Fife ADP') wishes to procure an experienced organisation to provide an assertive outreach, trauma informed, relationship based and wraparound person-centred service, embedded within all Fife communities for people affected by their own substance use.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife's Alcohol and Drug Partnership ('Fife ADP') wishes to procure an experienced organisation to provide an assertive outreach, trauma informed, relationship based and wraparound person-centred service, embedded within all Fife communities for people affected by their own substance use. A flexible and multiple service modelled approach within the one organisation is required, allowing for a high degree of agility and responsiveness for different entry and exit points. The service model has four components, as follows: - Triage, Assessment & Harm Reduction - Assertive Outreach - Recovery Activities and Communities - Training and Workforce Development Further details are provided within the Service Specification.

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828466
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560562
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33693300 - Addiction treatment

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,214,224 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,214,224 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,203,224 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Yes, this requirement is expected to be recurrent and further notices may be issued when this contract is due to expire if required.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUBSTANCES SUPPORT SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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