Flexible Framework Agreement for the Provision of Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services and Supports in South and East Ayrshire
Description: This procurement exercise is a collaboration between South Ayrshire Council and East Ayrshire Council on behalf of the South Ayrshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership (SAADP) and the East Ayrshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership (EAADP), with South Ayrshire Council (the Council) acting as the lead contracting authority. The Council has a requirement to establish a multi-lot Flexible Framework Agreement (FFA) comprising of a range of suitably qualified Service Providers capable of delivering high-quality alcohol and drug recovery services and supports. The FFA is intended to create a flexible and sustainable framework through which the SAADP and EAADP can award call-off contracts and/or partnership agreements, either through direct award or by conducting a further competition. The scope of the FFA falls within the 'Social and Other Specific Services' category and (read more...)
Summary: South Ayrshire Council, working with East Ayrshire Council and their Alcohol and Drug Partnerships, is seeking providers for a flexible framework of alcohol and drug recovery services and support. The six lots cover risk reduction and coordinated care; treatment and recovery; whole-family support, including young people; recovery communities; independent advocacy; and consultancy support. Services will be delivered in South and East Ayrshire. The framework is intended to let the partnerships arrange individual contracts or partnership agreements, either directly or through further competition. It also allows new providers to apply to join and existing providers to add further services or support. The lead contracting authority is South Ayrshire Council.