--- title: "Alcohol & Drugs Digital Support Service For Adults" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000789269" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789269" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000789269.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000789269.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND" published: "2025-08-13" --- # Alcohol & Drugs Digital Support Service For Adults Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000789269 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789269) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000789269.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by NHS Highland has resulted in the award of a contract for the provision of a Digital Alcohol and Drug Support Service for adults across the Highland region. This procurement falls under the health industry category, with a focus on delivering services and was conducted using an open procedure. NHS Highland, based in Inverness, UK, is the buying organisation, and the awarded contract reflects key partnerships with the Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership and funding considerations from the Scottish Government. The procurement was completed in August 2025, and the associated contract was signed on 2nd July 2025, with an initial duration of one year and the potential for extension up to 24 months, subject to funding availability. This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in health digital services, particularly those offering innovative solutions in alcohol and drug support. Companies with expertise in digital health services or those seeking to expand their presence in the public health sector would find this contract beneficial for business growth. The involvement of NHS Highland signifies the importance of having robust, scalable, and sustainable health service solutions to meet regional needs, making it suitable for established health service providers and those looking to enter the market with strong digital propositions. ## Notice NHS Highland is seeking a service provider to deliver a Digital Alcohol and Drug Support Service for adults across the entire Highland region. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS Highland is working in partnership with and on behalf of the Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (HADP) has agreed to conduct an open procurement exercise to commission Alcohol and Drugs Digital Support Service for adults. This will ensure that future services are put in place in a fair, competitive and transparent manner. It is highlighted that the HADP receives funding from the Scottish Government for this contract. Funding will therefore be subject to the continuing availability of funding from Scottish Government. Any change in the Scottish Government funding will be reflected in an amendment to the contract by means of a Variation to Contract or possible premature termination. Any extensions to the contract will be dependent on the continuation of Scottish Government funding at current levels. Up to further 24 months extensions to the contract may be made at the sole discretion of both NHS Highland and HADP.. The Contract is for One year with the option to extend 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=AUG536918 | | 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 | 13 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £585,000 | | Lots value | £585,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £585,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS HIGHLAND | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV2 3BW | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness South | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WE ARE WITH YOU | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 13 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536918 - 27 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524813 - 31 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522934 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522934&idx=2 12th February 2025 - Variation from Contract Terms Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522934&idx=1 31st January 2025 - HH233-24-HB Tender Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522934 Alcohol & Drugs Digital Support Service For Adults - NHS Highland is seeking a service provider to deliver a Digital Alcohol and Drug Support Service for adults across the entire Highland region. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536918 Alcohol & Drugs Digital Support Service For Adults - NHS Highland is seeking a service provider to deliver a Digital Alcohol and Drug Support Service for adults across the entire Highland region. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789269 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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