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Community Based Recovery Services

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Jul 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Argyll and Bute Council is currently in the planning stage and focuses on "Community Based Recovery Services" within the services industry category. Located in Argyll and Bute, this project is part of the council's aim to enhance community recovery offerings. The procurement method is being used for market research, with relevant communications indicating a future notice expected by 17th September 2026. The project is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) and seeks to gather feedback from interested parties through email responses to Samantha Torrie, the contact person in charge.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for service providers experienced in community recovery services. Companies with expertise in delivering social service programs or managing community health services can find an excellent match here. Engaging in this process could help such enterprises build a robust portfolio by collaborating with a well-established local authority like Argyll and Bute Council, known for its commitment to general public services. Interested businesses may benefit from responding to the market research invitation to shape future procurement specifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Based Recovery Services

Notice Description

Community Based Recovery Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please refer to the attached document.. This notice is for the purpose of market research only

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838625
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561075
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Sep 20262 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
ARGYLL AND BUTE 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
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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