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title: "Substance Misuse Counselling and Support Services to Forth Valley Alcohol & Drug Partnership"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000544282"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2018-06-19"
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# Substance Misuse Counselling and Support Services to Forth Valley Alcohol & Drug Partnership

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000544282

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is initiating a tender for "Substance Misuse Counselling and Support Services to Forth Valley Alcohol & Drug Partnership." This procurement falls under the health and social care sector and is located in the Forth Valley area, specifically covering Clackmannanshire, Stirling, and Falkirk. The planned procurement process is in the initial planning stage, with an expected total contract value of up to GBP 1.4 million, covering a period of three years. The publication of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) is scheduled for 1st October 2018, with a Supplier Open Day to follow, providing an opportunity for interested suppliers to showcase their capabilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in substance misuse support services, counselling, and harm reduction. Organisations capable of providing recovery-focussed services and operating local treatment options in the specified areas would be particularly well-suited to compete. The anticipated contract encourages the introduction of various evidence-based treatment methodologies and localised support, which could foster business growth for suppliers who are engaged in the health and social care arena.

## Notice

The Common Services Agency (known as National Services Scotland)("the Authority") acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning & Facilities is undertaking this procurement of the supply of Substance Misuse Support Services on behalf of Forth Valley Alcohol & Drug Partnership and Forth Valley Health Board (constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (as amended) and having its principal office at Carseview House, Castle Business Park, Stirling FK9 4SW (the "Board" which expression shall include its statutory successors and assignees)). It is expected the annual value will not exceed GBP 1.4m ex. VAT, over a period of 3 years. Forth Valley Alcohol and Drug Partnership require the provision of an adult substance treatment service for those who require advice, information, crisis support or treatment to address drug and or alcohol use. This provision will be available across Clackmannanshire, Stirling and Falkirk.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework will be to provide recovery focussed, accessible, advice and information seven days a week, for anyone concerned about their alcohol consumption or drug use. A range of evidenced based treatment options and harm reduction advice will be available to reduce the risks associated with drug and or alcohol use. The service will support assertive outreach, harm reduction, support for alcohol dependence and alcohol / drug detoxification, structured counselling , opioid substitution key working (within a range of settings) and community rehabilitation support (employability and recovery support).. Services must be provided locally from 3 distinct locales: Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire local authority areas. The core drug and alcohol service will have 7 day coverage, including Public Holidays. A minimum of 2 fixed access points per local Authority should be available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322621 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33693300 - Addiction treatment
- 75231230 - Prison services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322621

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322621
  Substance Misuse Counselling and Support Services to Forth Valley Alcohol & Drug Partnership - The Common Services Agency (known as National Services Scotland)("the Authority") acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning & Facilities is undertaking this procurement of the supply of Substance Misuse Support Services on behalf of Forth Valley Alcohol & Drug Partnership and Forth Valley Health Board (constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (as amended) and having its principal office at Carseview House, Castle Business Park, Stirling FK9 4SW (the "Board" which expression shall include its statutory successors and assignees)). It is expected the annual value will not exceed GBP 1.4m ex. VAT, over a period of 3 years. Forth Valley Alcohol and Drug Partnership require the provision of an adult substance treatment service for those who require advice, information, crisis support or treatment to address drug and or alcohol use. This provision will be available across Clackmannanshire, Stirling and Falkirk.

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