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title: "Residential Rehabilitation and Detoxification (Alcohol and Drugs) Services - national flexible framework agreement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000715018"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTLAND EXCEL"
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# Residential Rehabilitation and Detoxification (Alcohol and Drugs) Services - national flexible framework agreement

Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000715018

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## Summary

The buying organisation for this public procurement contracting process is Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body located in Paisley, UK. The procurement involves the development of a national framework agreement for residential rehabilitation and detoxification (alcohol and drugs) services commissioned by the Scottish Government. The contracting process is currently in the planning stage, with a Prior Information Notice (PIN) issued to engage with interested parties. Key dates include a future notice date of April 17, 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in providing residential rehabilitation and detoxification services in Scotland. Current service providers and potential future providers are encouraged to engage in the process to help shape the framework agreement. Businesses interested in contributing to the procurement strategy and design of the contracting arrangements can participate in stakeholder engagements. The procurement method is a national flexible framework agreement with an anticipated completion date in 2023, allowing for a competitive yet collaborative approach for interested businesses.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has commissioned Scotland Excel to undertake research and development work on a national approach to commissioning and procurement of alcohol and drug residential rehabilitation services (which may include detoxification services). This work is part of a national programme of work involving a range of statutory and non-statutory partners. We are seeking engagement and information from both current providers of residential rehabilitation services and those who may be interested in providing services in the future to help inform development of a new national framework agreement for contracting and purchasing. This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) relating to the engagement with interested parties, to assist with development. This is not a procurement process at this stage.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scotland Excel has been commissioned by the Scottish Government to take forward the following work as part of the National Mission to reduce drug-related deaths and harms: Exploring and developing a national approach to commissioning residential services Objective: A more effective and efficient mechanism for referral and procurement will lead to delivering better health and wellbeing outcomes for people. Alongside this, essential standards will guarantee quality of care and evidence-based practice in residential rehabilitation. Following a period of market research, Scotland Excel is now moving on to development of a national framework agreement for residential rehabilitation services (which may include detoxification services). Scotland Excel anticipates that a procurement process for a national framework will be undertaken and completed during 2023. Please note that the "Estimated date of publication of contract notice date" at II.3) is indicative only and may change. We are engaging with a range of stakeholders to help inform the procurement strategy and design of the framework contracting arrangements, in particular the service specification. We would welcome input from both current providers and potential providers/interested parties who would be interested in contributing to this process. Participation is not mandatory and any party not participating will not be disadvantaged in any subsequent tender process. An information session to explain the proposed framework agreement arrangements and proposed procurement is being held on Friday 10 February (10.30am to 12.30pm) via Microsoft Teams. If you are interested in contributing to this engagement process, please contact adultsocialcare@scotland-excel.org.uk and we will send details and a link for the information event. Information you provide as part of this engagement may be shared with partner organisations in the national improvement work such as the Scottish Government, Care Inspectorate, Public Health Scotland, Healthcare Improvement Scotland, Alcohol and Drug Partnerships and Health and Social Care Partnerships (NHS Boards and local authorities), for the purposes of improvement in commissioning and pathways for residential rehabilitation. The Scottish Government, Scotland Excel and statutory organisations commissioning services are not bound to accept any views stated. Please see the attached Information Sheet for further detail.. Please note that this exercise is not a tender for services and any subsequent invitation to tender for any future procurement will be issued by public notice via Public Contracts Scotland (https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469823 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 30 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469823

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN469823&idx=4
  20th February 2023 - Powerpoint presentation as shown at Information Session on 10 February 2023
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN469823&idx=3
  10th February 2023 - Information about how to take part in the engagement process and provide views and comments.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN469823&idx=1
  30th January 2023 - Information sheet for services and providers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN469823&idx=2
  30th January 2023 - Information sheet for services and providers. Reference Number for this published Notice added.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469823
  Residential Rehabilitation and Detoxification (Alcohol and Drugs) Services - national flexible framework agreement - The Scottish Government has commissioned Scotland Excel to undertake research and development work on a national approach to commissioning and procurement of alcohol and drug residential rehabilitation services (which may include detoxification services). This work is part of a national programme of work involving a range of statutory and non-statutory partners. We are seeking engagement and information from both current providers of residential rehabilitation services and those who may be interested in providing services in the future to help inform development of a new national framework agreement for contracting and purchasing. This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) relating to the engagement with interested parties, to assist with development. This is not a procurement process at this stage.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=715018
- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000715018
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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