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title: "Residential Rehabilitation (Alcohol and Drugs) Services National Flexible Framework Agreement (New Entrants)"
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# Residential Rehabilitation (Alcohol and Drugs) Services National Flexible Framework Agreement (New Entrants)

Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039bd2

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## Summary

Scotland Excel has announced an update to the flexible framework agreement for the provision of residential rehabilitation services for alcohol and drugs. The procurement, categorized under CPV code 85312500 (Rehabilitation services), is aimed at suppliers within the health and social work industry across various locations within Scotland. This open procedure allows for continuous application by new providers, known as "New Entrants," to join the framework throughout its duration. The procurement has progressed to the tender stage, with an important applicant information session scheduled on 22 October 2024. The estimated total value of the framework is £60,000,000, with the framework duration extending up to four years, starting from 1 April 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in residential rehabilitation services, including counselling and addiction treatment. Companies that meet the essential standards, such as financial stability and registration with relevant regulatory bodies, stand to capitalise on the structured support and varying service offerings stipulated in the framework. SMEs, in particular, are encouraged to apply as the procurement strategy aims to maximize transparency and service availability. Suppliers can leverage this framework to diversify their service portfolio and enhance growth within Scotland's health sector, catering to local authorities, integration authorities, the NHS, and other government bodies.

## Notice

This Contract Notice confirms that the National Flexible Framework Agreement has now been established in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework Agreement') and will remain open for Applications for Admission by new providers ("New Entrants") throughout its Duration. Further information about New Entrant applications is set out in Section VI.3 Additional information. Following award, successful providers will also be able to seek to vary their appointment by altering or adding Rehabilitation Service offerings in accordance with the terms of the Flexible Framework Agreement. The Flexible Framework Agreement is for the provision of Residential Rehabilitation services as defined in the Procurement Documents: "Residential rehabilitation programmes aim to support individuals to attain an alcohol and drug-free lifestyle and be re-integrated into society. They provide intensive psychosocial support and a structured programme of daily activities which residents are required to attend over a fixed period of time." Supported accommodation services which meet this definition are also included in the Flexible Framework Agreement. Please note that the value provided in II.1.5) is an ESTIMATE only. This is a maximum value which is estimated to ensure that there is sufficient capacity within the Flexible Framework Agreement to accommodate any unforeseen peaks in demand and should not be relied upon as an indication of the likely value of work that may be awarded. Applicants should note that there is no guarantee of any business, use, level of use or continuity of business through the Flexible Framework Agreement

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement process enables participation in a continually open Flexible Framework Agreement for the delivery of Residential Rehabilitation (Alcohol and Drugs) Services. This Flexible Framework Agreement is intended to provide an efficient method of engaging Providers for the provision of Residential Rehabilitation (Alcohol and Drugs) Services to Purchasers in accordance with the requirements of Law and to increase transparency and availability of information about these services across Scotland. The Flexible Framework Agreement is not sub-divided into "lots" or categories. This is in order reflect the individuality and diversity of Services and to take account of and be proportionate to the characteristics of the market. Applicants may offer one or multiple Rehabilitation Services and each offer relating to a Rehabilitation Service will be assessed as an independent and discrete offer. Applicants should note that participation in the Flexible Framework Agreement and involvement in Call-Offs will be by reference to the Rehabilitation Services for which the Applicant has been admitted. In line with the Flexible Framework Agreement specification, should any of the defined terms, procedures or any other regulated matter become subject to any change in the Law, resulting in any change to the defined terms, or to the manner in which such procedures or other matters require to be dealt with, then such changes shall take precedence over that contained in the Flexible Framework Agreement. As such, workforce matters which change as a result of the implementation of national policy directives will be considered in line with the Flexible Framework Agreement variation procedures. Additional information: Please note, the duration shown at section II.2.7 includes an initial period of two years from the Commencement Date with the option to extend on two occasions each for a period of up to one year (up to a maximum Duration of four years). The Commencement Date was 1 April 2024. 48 months is the maximum Duration IF all extension options are exercised in full.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032001-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2028 |
| Future notice date | 16 Apr 2023 |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTLAND EXCEL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1AR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | ABBEYCARE (UK; ALTERNATIVES WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COMMUNITY DRUG SERVICE; CASTLE CRAIG HOSPITAL; CROSSREACH (THE OPERATING NAME FOR THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND SOCIAL CARE COUNCIL; MAXIE RICHARDS FOUNDATION; PHOENIX HOUSE T/A PHOENIX FUTURES; RAM 225; THE HAVEN KILMACOLM; THE JERICHO BENEDICTINE SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33693300 - Addiction treatment
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85111400 - Rehabilitation hospital services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2024 at 07:50 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032001-2024
- 1 May 2024 at 15:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014119-2024
- 26 Apr 2024 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013589-2024
- 3 Nov 2023 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032641-2023
- 30 Jan 2023 at 11:25 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002750-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000763891
- https://home.scotland-excel.org.uk/about-us/our-members/
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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