--- title: "Provision of a Recovery Hub Service for Individuals Using Drugs and/or Alcohol" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000816695" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816695" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000816695.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000816695.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-01" --- # Provision of a Recovery Hub Service for Individuals Using Drugs and/or Alcohol Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000816695 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816695) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000816695.json) ## Summary East Ayrshire Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the provision of a Recovery Hub Service aimed at assisting individuals using drugs and/or alcohol. This initiative falls under the general public services sector and is situated in East Ayrshire, particularly within the UKM93 region. The process is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions until 12:00 on 24th April 2026. Notable dates include the expression of interest deadline on 21st April 2026 and the anticipated award start date on the same day as the submission deadline. The contract, which does not allow for variations, will last until 31st March 2027, with no renewal options currently available. This project reflects East Ayrshire Council's commitment to promoting recovery experiences tailored to individuals within the community. The tender presents considerable opportunities for service providers proficient in delivering recovery support services tailored to self-management approaches. Companies that can leverage lived experiences and evidence-based recovery methods to support community reintegration and participation would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for a single provider suggests that businesses with expertise in comprehensive intervention programmes and the ability to sustain recovery outcomes could find substantial business growth opportunities through this tender. The council is specifically seeking a provider capable of developing and managing a recovery hub that offers diverse pathways to recovery, enhancing the social and health outcomes of the individuals involved. ## Notice Provision of a Recovery Hub Service within East Ayrshire for Individuals Using Drugs and/or Alcohol ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council require a contract for a single provider to deliver a Recovery Hub service within East Ayrshire that is led by lived experience that promotes a recovery management approach to ensure that not only is the Individual's recovery experience unique to them but that the Individual has every opportunity to maintain and sustain that recovery towards becoming an active and contributing member of society. The service will, in developing this recovery management approach, take cognisance of the available recovery evidence and ensure that a range of routes to recovery are available to ensure the best possible outcomes for those engaging in recovery opportunities. The contract will end on 31 March 2027 as future contracting for all services are being reviewed. It should be noted that TUPE may be applicable. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR552977 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 31 Mar 2026 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | KILMARNOCK | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA3 7BU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | | Local authority | East Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford | | Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun | | Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 1 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR552977 - 1 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544600 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544600 Provision of a Recovery Hub Service for Individuals Using Drugs and/or Alcohol - Provision of a Recovery Hub Service within East Ayrshire for Individuals Using Drugs and/or Alcohol - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR552977 Provision of a Recovery Hub Service for Individuals Using Drugs and/or Alcohol - Provision of a Recovery Hub Service within East Ayrshire for Individuals Using Drugs and/or Alcohol ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816695 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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