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title: "Substance Use Interventions, Psychological & Recovery Support Services to FVHB"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000581097"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY( MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND)(\"NSS\") ON BEHALF OF THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY, FORTH VALLEY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2019-05-16"
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# Substance Use Interventions, Psychological & Recovery Support Services to FVHB

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY( MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND)("NSS") ON BEHALF OF THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY, FORTH VALLEY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000581097

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) on behalf of Forth Valley Health Board, focused on providing Substance Use Interventions, Psychological & Recovery Support Services in the health sector. The procurement was conducted under an open method, with the award of the contract occurring on 16 April 2019, and a total estimated value of £8 million. The contract aims to serve the Forth Valley area and addresses the needs of problematic substance users. As of 16 May 2019, the procurement process has reached the award stage with Change Grow Live (CGL) identified as the successful supplier for the services required.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the health services industry, particularly those specialising in substance use intervention and recovery support. Companies with expertise in providing evidence-based treatments, psychological therapies, and community rehabilitation initiatives will be well-suited to engage in similar tenders. The scale of the service, which includes support for a significant number of clients and adherence to national care standards, is indicative of the substantial growth potential for businesses looking to expand their footprints within the public sector health service landscape.

## Notice

The Common Services Agency(more commonly known as National Services Scotland)("the authority")acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities, is undertaking this procurement of the supply of Substance Use Intervention, Psychological and Recovery Support Services on behalf of the Contracting Authority Forth Valley Health Board, pursuant to the National Health Service(Scotland)Act1978. The contract will be entered into by Forth Valley Health Board.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract will be to provide an easily accessible service, offered across the Forth Valley area, to those identified as problematic substance users. Clients will be supported to reduce the impact of problematic substance use on their lives, and on the lives of others. The primary aim is to improve the health & wellbeing of clients with alcohol and/or drug related problems through minimising their substance use and promoting their recovery. The service will provide evidence based interventions, a person-centred assessment and care plan; information, advice and support regarding substance use treatment and recovery; the service will facilitate onward referral to more relevant support services where they are not the correct service provider. The successful bidder will have the capacity to respond to, at a minimum, key-working for 600 clients on Opiate Substitute Therapy Recovery Packages within the Addiction Recovery Service, key-working for 150 clients within Primary Care OST Service, key-working for 160 clients on OST Recovery Packages within the three Forth Valley Prison establishments. The successful bidder will provide a minimum of 250 places for Community Rehabilitation, provide a minimum of 1200 places for Psychological Therapies, provide a minimum of 1000 places annually for the Harm Reduction Service and a minimum of 500 places within the core drug and alcohol service. The service provided will adhere to National Quality Principles(National Care Standard for Substance Services).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354262 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY( MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND)("NSS") ON BEHALF OF THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY, FORTH VALLEY HEALTH BOARD |
| Additional buyers | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHANGE GROW LIVE (CGL |

## 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
- 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals
- 75231230 - Prison services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services

## Release History

- 16 May 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354262

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354262
  Substance Use Interventions, Psychological & Recovery Support Services to FVHB - The Common Services Agency(more commonly known as National Services Scotland)("the authority")acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities, is undertaking this procurement of the supply of Substance Use Intervention, Psychological and Recovery Support Services on behalf of the Contracting Authority Forth Valley Health Board, pursuant to the National Health Service(Scotland)Act1978. The contract will be entered into by Forth Valley Health Board.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000581097

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