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title: "DPH-Fund Manager for Alcohol and Drugs fund"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826739"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-18"
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# DPH-Fund Manager for Alcohol and Drugs fund

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826739

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded the contract titled "DPH-Fund Manager for Alcohol and Drugs fund" to the Corra Foundation, marking the completion of an open procurement process. This contract, classified under general public services, pertains to services involving the management of the Alcohol and Drugs fund for a period of 36 months, from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029. It is located within the UKM region. The procurement stage has advanced to the award stage, with the contract signed on 3 March 2026. The contract, valued at £4,274,000, entails administrative responsibilities for the fund, in collaboration with the Scottish Government's Drug Policy Division. Although the contract is set to end in 2029, extensions are possible until 2031.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in fund management and administrative services, particularly those focused on public health or social services. Organisations with expertise in managing large-scale funding distribution systems and stakeholder coordination will find this opportunity advantageous for expanding their portfolio in governmental projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like the Corra Foundation are well-suited to compete for such contracts, given their nimbleness and ability to deliver specialised services tailored to public sector needs. The open procurement process encourages wide participation, potentially increasing competitiveness and innovation in fund management solutions.

## Notice

Fund Manager for Alcohol and Drugs fund.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract will cover the administration of a 36-month funding period of 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029 and associated pre and post-funding activities as outlined in the scope element of the specification. The fund manager will be required to manage the fund and its distribution. The Contract will cover the administrative functions set out in the scope element of the specification, working to deliver and develop the Fund alongside the Scottish Governments Drug Policy Division who will retain overall management of the Fund. The fund has been operating since September 2021 and has supported 191 organisations delivering over 300 projects across Scotland.. The Purchaser may, by giving notice to the Service Provider, extend the period of the Contract to a date falling no later than 31 May 2031. Subject to that constraint, the Purchaser may extend the period of the Contract on more than one occasion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551957 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,274,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORRA FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551957

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551957
  DPH-Fund Manager for Alcohol and Drugs fund - Fund Manager for Alcohol and Drugs fund.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826739

## Provenance

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