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title: "Aberdeenshire Alcohol and Drug Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000708181"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2023-06-06"
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# Aberdeenshire Alcohol and Drug Support Service

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000708181

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## Summary

The Aberdeenshire Council has awarded a contract for the "Aberdeenshire Alcohol and Drug Support Service" to Alcohol and Drugs Action. The contract, valued at £2,528,936, was signed on 17th April 2023. This service aims to enhance clinical and care management aspects of alcohol and drug services through support at Access Points, Stepped Care model delivery, and Injecting Equipment Provision in Aberdeenshire.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for service providers in the health and social care sector. Companies experienced in providing alcohol and drug support services or related healthcare services are well-suited to compete. The procurement process, currently in the award stage, offers a chance for suitable businesses to engage with the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership and contribute to public service provision in the region.

## Notice

The Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership require the provision of a commissioned alcohol and drugs support service to enhance the clinical and care management aspects of the alcohol and drug service provided by the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership (AHSCP). There are three areas required to be provided through this contract: 1. Support at Access Points to keywork clients who do not require the HSCP Alcohol and Drug service and are not at high risk of harm. 2. Support delivery of the Stepped Care model for those people assessed as suitable for non medical prescribing and that no longer require an input from the HSCP Alcohol and Drug service 3. Provision of Injecting Equipment Provision (IEP) service at each of the 5 Step In sites in Aberdeenshire. Thereafter the service will offer an innovative approach to IEP being available across Aberdeenshire.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership require the provision of a commissioned alcohol and drugs support service to enhance the clinical and care management aspects of the alcohol and drug service provided by the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership (AHSCP). There are three areas required to be provided through this contract: 1. Support at Access Points to keywork clients who do not require the HSCP Alcohol and Drug service and are not at high risk of harm. 2. Support delivery of the Stepped Care model for those people assessed as suitable for non medical prescribing and that no longer require an input from the HSCP Alcohol and Drug service 3. Provision of Injecting Equipment Provision (IEP) service at each of the 5 Step In sites in Aberdeenshire. Thereafter the service will offer an innovative approach to IEP being available across Aberdeenshire.. Contract value and duration include 3 years plus 2 potential 1 year extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480406 |
| 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 | 6 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,665,000 |
| Lots value | £2,665,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,528,936 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALCOHOL AND DRUGS ACTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480406
- 28 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP460128

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP460128
  Aberdeenshire Alcohol and Drug Support Service - The Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership require the provision of a commissioned alcohol and drugs support service to enhance the clinical and care management aspects of the alcohol and drug service provided by the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership (AHSCP). There are three areas required to be provided through this contract: 1. Support at Access Points to keywork clients who do not require the HSCP Alcohol and Drug service and are not at high risk of harm. 2. Support delivery of the Stepped Care model for those people assessed as suitable for non medical prescribing and that no longer require an input from the HSCP Alcohol and Drug service 3. Provision of Injecting Equipment Provision (IEP) service at each of the 5 Step In sites in Aberdeenshire. Thereafter the service will offer an innovative approach to IEP being available across Aberdeenshire.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480406
  Aberdeenshire Alcohol and Drug Support Service - The Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership require the provision of a commissioned alcohol and drugs support service to enhance the clinical and care management aspects of the alcohol and drug service provided by the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership (AHSCP). There are three areas required to be provided through this contract: 1. Support at Access Points to keywork clients who do not require the HSCP Alcohol and Drug service and are not at high risk of harm. 2. Support delivery of the Stepped Care model for those people assessed as suitable for non medical prescribing and that no longer require an input from the HSCP Alcohol and Drug service 3. Provision of Injecting Equipment Provision (IEP) service at each of the 5 Step In sites in Aberdeenshire. Thereafter the service will offer an innovative approach to IEP being available across Aberdeenshire.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000708181
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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