Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
South Ayrshire Council
County Buildings, Wellington Square
Ayr
KA7 1DR
UK
Telephone: +44 3001230900
E-mail: Procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM94
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00405
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
CE-11-26 Flexible Framework Agreement for the Provision of Alcohol and Drug Services and Supports
Reference number: CE-11-26
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85312000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
South Ayrshire Council (The Council) on behalf of South Ayrshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) is undertaking a market scoping exercise, under Regulation 41 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
The Council on behalf of the ADP are seeking high-quality, relational providers who understand the needs of those who use ADP services.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Recognising Risk, Reducing Harm and Coordinating Care
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85312000
85311000
85310000
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM94
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Provider(s) will specifically support individuals who have disengaged from core alcohol or drug services, had recent contact with emergency services due to their alcohol or drug use, experienced a recent near fatal overdose or who may require intensive support during challenging times or transitions which impact on their recovery e.g., leaving prison or hospital.
Work collaboratively to provide multidisciplinary (e.g. nursing, recovery workers and lived experience workers), trauma informed, responsive, person centred, intensive and assertive outreach support for vulnerable individuals (aged 16+) at high risk of alcohol or drug related harm and death across South Ayrshire.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Treatment and Recovery
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85300000
85310000
85311000
85312000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM94
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provider(s) will be expected to work collaboratively to deliver trauma informed, responsive person-centred community-based supports including but not limited to stabilisation support; psychosocial supports; Tier 1 and 2 psychological interventions; alcohol and drug counselling; residential rehabilitation preparatory, throughcare and aftercare supports; and family inclusive practice.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Whole Family Approach (including young people)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85300000
85310000
85312000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM94
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The approach will include the provision of a coordinated single point of access for young people (under 26 years) seeking support with their own alcohol or drug use, and whole family support for anyone affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use across South Ayrshire.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Recovery Communities
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85300000
85310000
85312000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM94
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Provider(s) will undertake activities to ensure the voices of individuals with lived and living experience are involved in ADP activities, including service improvement activities, the implementation of the Charter of Rights and activities aimed at reducing stigma experienced by individuals and families.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Consultancy Support
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85300000
85310000
85312000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM94
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Activities may include the design and development of quality improvement and evaluation tools and resources; collation of feedback from staff, individuals and families using tools such as workshops, surveys, interviews, focus groups; analysis of data identifying key learning and possible improvement areas; preparation of reports and presentations; reviews of evidence base across the UK and further afield; development of the ADP strategy, performance framework and implementation plans.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
30/04/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=821248.
(SC Ref:821248)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/01/2026