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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by East Ayrshire Council, focuses on providing "Residential Rehabilitation (Alcohol & Drugs) Services - Townend" under the general public services category. This contract, located in Symington, was awarded using an open procedure. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 7th July 2026. The procurement was completed through a mini competition from the SXL 01/23 Framework, with a total value of £21,500 GBP.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in rehabilitation services, particularly those with expertise in alcohol and drug rehabilitation. Ideal candidates would be service providers capable of delivering residential rehabilitation services as defined in the framework agreement. The procurement provided a level playing field for small and large enterprises, as evidenced by the successful bid from Townend Care Ltd, a large-scale supplier. This engagement highlights potential for other rehabilitation service suppliers to compete in similar public sector opportunities.

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Notice Title

Residential Rehabilitation (Alcohol & Drugs) Services - Townend

Notice Description

Residential Rehabilitation

Lot Information

Lot 1

Residential Rehabilitation for one person. Mini Competition from SXL 01/23 Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837252
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560012
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE 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
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7DD
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
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOWNEND CARE

Further Information

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