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title: "Supporting People Affected by Drug and Alcohol Use in Dumfries and Galloway"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000784947"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
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# Supporting People Affected by Drug and Alcohol Use in Dumfries and Galloway

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000784947

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## Summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council has initiated a public procurement process for the project titled "Supporting People Affected by Drug and Alcohol Use in Dumfries and Galloway," within the General Public Services category. The tender aims to provide comprehensive support services for individuals affected by drug and alcohol use across the UKM92 region, specifically Dumfries and Galloway. Key stages include the tender period ending on 20th January 2025, followed by awards starting promptly. This open procedure invites electronic submissions and encompasses various services designed to meet specific community needs.

This procurement process offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in healthcare and social services to expand their portfolio by engaging in high-impact work. Ideal candidates are entities experienced in drug and alcohol rehabilitation, counselling, outreach, and family support services. Large providers such as "We Are with You" and regional SMEs like "Alcohol and Drugs Support South West Scotland" have successfully secured contracts, demonstrating the feasibility for diverse business sizes to compete and collaborate. Businesses can leverage this opportunity to contribute to significant social causes while achieving business growth.

## Notice

This opportunity is for Providers to support people affected by drug and alcohol use in Dumfries and Galloway. This service is designed to achieve a number of key targets including;(i) increased numbers accessing drug and alcohol treatment services (ii) quick access to appropriate support and treatment, (iii) relapse prevention support, (iv) reduce drug and/or alcohol related harm and (iv) clear routes into Talking Therapies and specialist treatment services for those who, through screening and follow up, had been identified as requiring such interventions.

### Lot Information

Alcohol and Drug Service

The service will be provided for individuals over 18 currently residing in Dumfries and Galloway who have or are recovering from an alcohol and /or drug-related problem and will be delivered from accessible locations throughout Dumfries and Galloway.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Talking Therapies

A Talking Therapies service, providing counselling, is expected to offer a range of high intensity interventions by professionally trained staff, supported by low intensity interventions delivered by competent staff across our integrated services.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Assertive Outreach

The outreach service will be provided for individuals over the age of 18 currently residing in Dumfries and Galloway who have had a non-fatal overdose or have been identified as a high-risk client. The service will ensure a rapid response to provide the individual with harm reduction advice, referral into treatment or practical support to ensure their wellbeing.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Family Support Service

The service will be provided for individuals over the age of 18 currently residing in Dumfries and Galloway who have been or are affected by a loved one's drug or alcohol use.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526140 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 5 years if extensions are utilised. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,140,235 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,131,235 |

## 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 | ALCOHOL AND DRUGS SUPPORT SOUTH WEST SCOTLAND; WE ARE WITH YOU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526140
- 5 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519638

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519638
  Supporting People Affected by Drug and Alcohol Use in Dumfries and Galloway - This opportunity is for Providers to support people affected by drug and alcohol use in Dumfries and Galloway. This service is designed to achieve a number of key targets including;(i) increased numbers accessing drug and alcohol treatment services (ii) quick access to appropriate support and treatment, (iii) relapse prevention support, (iv) reduce drug and/or alcohol related harm and (iv) clear routes into Talking Therapies and specialist treatment services for those who, through screening and follow up, had been identified as requiring such interventions.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526140
  Supporting People Affected by Drug and Alcohol Use in Dumfries and Galloway - This opportunity is for Providers to support people affected by drug and alcohol use in Dumfries and Galloway. This service is designed to achieve a number of key targets including;(i) increased numbers accessing drug and alcohol treatment services (ii) quick access to appropriate support and treatment, (iii) relapse prevention support, (iv) reduce drug and/or alcohol related harm and (iv) clear routes into Talking Therapies and specialist treatment services for those who, through screening and follow up, had been identified as requiring such interventions.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784947
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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