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title: "The Provision of Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services and Talking Therapies Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000576881"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-06-21"
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# The Provision of Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services and Talking Therapies Services

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000576881

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## Summary

The Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking to procure services for the "Provision of Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services and Talking Therapies Services" across the Dumfries and Galloway region. This tender is currently in the Award stage and had a total estimated value of £3,325,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender deadline set for 10 April 2019. The winning contracts will address key objectives focusing on individual recovery and health improvement for service users and their families.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in drug and alcohol recovery services, along with counselling and talking therapies. Companies offering personalised and accessible support services aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of individuals facing substance use issues would find themselves well-suited to compete. Firms that can demonstrate a commitment to community benefits and innovative recovery solutions will be particularly attractive to the Dumfries and Galloway Council as they evaluate potential suppliers.

## Notice

This contract is for the procurement of two seperate services to be delivered across the Dumfries and Galloway region. The objectives of the Drug and Alcohol Service include (but are not limited to): -To enable and support individual recovery from drug and alcohol problems through appropriate treatment to live healthy, safe and crime free lives -To provide services that are easily accessible and which structure recovery services around the needs of the individual by providing personalised opportunities for sustained recovery and high levels of service user choice. The objective of the Talking Therapies service are: -To enable and support individual recovery from drug and alcohol problems through Talikng Therapies. -To provide a service that is easily accessible. -To improve the health and wellbeing of service users and their families and carers.

### Lot Information

Drug and Alcohol Services

The main objectives of the Drug and Alcohol Services contract is to: -Enable and support individual recovery from drug and alcohol problems through appropriate treatment. -Provide easily accessible services which structure recovery around the individual. -Proactively work with individuals who have been referred to the service, but do not attend their first appointment and to re-engage with those who have left the service prematurely. -Remove/reduce the impact of drug and alcohol related harm on family life -Reduce harms associated with drug and alcohol problem - for example, social exclusion and stigma. -Promote the principles of harm reduction. -Improve the health and wellbeing of service users, their families and carers. -Develop and use links to community resources in Dumfries and Galloway. -Provide direct support to service users accessing resources and/or activities which promote recovery.

Talking Therapies Services

The main objectives of the Talking Therapies contract is to: -Enable support and individual recovery from drug and alcohol problems through Talking Therapies. -Provide a service that is easily accessible. -Improve the health and wellbeing of service users and their families and carers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358113 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,325,000 |
| Lots value | £3,325,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,325,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ADDACTION SCOTLAND; ALCOHOL AND DRUGS SUPPORT SOUTH WEST SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33693300 - Addiction treatment

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358113
- 8 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347835

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR347835&idx=7
  25th March 2019 - Updated TUPE Information relating to Talking Therapies Service - Please refer to this document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR347835&idx=6
  25th March 2019 - Updated TUPE Information for Drug and Alcohol Services - Please refer to this version.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR347835&idx=5
  20th March 2019 - TUPE Information for staff who may be eligible for TUPE transfer.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR347835&idx=4
  20th March 2019 - TUPE Information for staff who may be eligible for TUPE transfer.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR347835&idx=3
  20th March 2019 - TUPE Information for staff who may be eligible for TUPE transfer.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR347835&idx=2
  20th March 2019 - TUPE Information for current staff who may be eligible for TUPE transfer
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR347835&idx=1
  11th March 2019 - Tender Documents
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347835
  The Provision of Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services and Talking Therapies Services - This contract is for the procurement of two seperate services to be delivered across the Dumfries and Galloway region. The objectives of the Drug and Alcohol Service include (but are not limited to): -To enable and support individual recovery from drug and alcohol problems through appropriate treatment to live healthy, safe and crime free lives -To provide services that are easily accessible and which structure recovery services around the needs of the individual by providing personalised opportunities for sustained recovery and high levels of service user choice. The objective of the Talking Therapies service are: -To enable and support individual recovery from drug and alcohol problems through Talikng Therapies. -To provide a service that is easily accessible. -To improve the health and wellbeing of service users and their families and carers.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358113
  The Provision of Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services and Talking Therapies Services - This contract is for the procurement of two seperate services to be delivered across the Dumfries and Galloway region. The objectives of the Drug and Alcohol Service include (but are not limited to): -To enable and support individual recovery from drug and alcohol problems through appropriate treatment to live healthy, safe and crime free lives -To provide services that are easily accessible and which structure recovery services around the needs of the individual by providing personalised opportunities for sustained recovery and high levels of service user choice. The objective of the Talking Therapies service are: -To enable and support individual recovery from drug and alcohol problems through Talikng Therapies. -To provide a service that is easily accessible. -To improve the health and wellbeing of service users and their families and carers.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000576881

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