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title: "Provision of an Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Early Intervention and Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000720875"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2023-06-08"
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# Provision of an Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Early Intervention and Support Service

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000720875

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## Summary

The North Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of an Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Early Intervention and Support Service. The service seeks to support individuals with substance misuse issues and their families or carers. The contract, which has a value of £2,080,076, was signed on 8th June 2023. This procurement was led by the North Ayrshire Council under the services category, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The contract entails delivery across North Ayrshire, including the islands of Arran and Cumbrae, and is open to eligible businesses to bid.

This tender by the North Ayrshire Council offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services to compete for a contract focused on addressing alcohol and drug-related issues. Businesses with experience in delivering prevention, early intervention, and recovery support services tailored to individuals aged 16 and over in the specified region are well-suited for this contract opportunity. The contract duration is initially for 3 years, with the potential for a further 24-month extension, creating a sustainable business growth opportunity for successful bidders.

## Notice

North Ayrshire Council (the Council), on behalf of the North Ayrshire Drug & Alcohol Recovery Service (NADARS) is seeking a suitably qualified Service Provider to deliver an alcohol and drugs prevention, early intervention and support service. The service will be delivered to individuals with substance misuse issues, aged 16 years and over and to family members or carers affected by an individual with substance misuse issues. The contract period will be 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The contract will be let under North Ayrshire Council's Terms and Conditions of Contract for Health and Social Care Services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will be delivered across the 6 locality areas of North Ayrshire (including the islands of Arran and Cumbrae). Service delivery is anticipated to be delivered in three categories: 1) Prevention is defined as a range of services aimed at preventing, delaying or reducing the negative consequences of substance misuse such as health and social harm. Includes identification of individuals, education and prevention with an emphasis on peer led recovery. 2) Early Intervention is defined as a range of services aimed at intervening at an early stage in order to prevent the development or escalation of problems in the future. Includes Brief Intervention and psycho-social support. 3) On going recovery support for individuals, carers and families. Eligible individuals will be aged 16 years and over who have addiction issues that include alcohol and/or all types of drugs and who are ordinarily a resident of North Ayrshire.. The contract may be extended for up to a further 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480666 |
| 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 | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,080,076 |
| Lots value | £2,080,076 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,080,076 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TURNING POINT SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 8 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=JUN480666
- 15 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471332

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471332
  Provision of an Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Early Intervention and Support Service - North Ayrshire Council (the Council), on behalf of the North Ayrshire Drug & Alcohol Recovery Service (NADARS) is seeking a suitably qualified Service Provider to deliver an alcohol and drugs prevention, early intervention and support service. The service will be delivered to individuals with substance misuse issues, aged 16 years and over and to family members or carers affected by an individual with substance misuse issues. The contract period will be 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The contract will be let under North Ayrshire Council's Terms and Conditions of Contract for Health and Social Care Services.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480666
  Provision of an Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Early Intervention and Support Service - North Ayrshire Council (the Council), on behalf of the North Ayrshire Drug & Alcohol Recovery Service (NADARS) is seeking a suitably qualified Service Provider to deliver an alcohol and drugs prevention, early intervention and support service. The service will be delivered to individuals with substance misuse issues, aged 16 years and over and to family members or carers affected by an individual with substance misuse issues. The contract period will be 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The contract will be let under North Ayrshire Council's Terms and Conditions of Contract for Health and Social Care Services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000720875
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

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