Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract award notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Glasgow City Council
40 John St, City Chambers
Glasgow
G2 1DU
UK
Contact person: Jennifer Ferguson
E-mail: gchscp_procurement@glasgow.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM82
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.glasgow.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00196
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Community Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services
Reference number: GCC006354SW
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85310000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Community Alcohol and Drug Recovery services will be delivered across Glasgow City, offering multiple responses to individuals and their families. The services will offer flexibility to meet the needs of people who are at various stages of recovery, from people who are seeking initial support to address harmful use, right through to those who are in recovery and seek an abstinence-based support approach and support network.
Awarded Providers will work to provide a network of services designed with the fundamental aim to support individuals with their harmful alcohol and drug use. They will offer support to:
-Begin the recovery from harmful alcohol and drug use.
-Work with individuals to achieve and maintain abstinence.
-Build supportive and resilient relationships in families affected by others harmful alcohol and drug use.
-Maintain and sustain community living for those people with ARBD.
The contract term will be for 4 years with the option of 2-year extension. Annual Value based on 25/26 Budget Lot 1 2,970,420 GBP, Lot 2 429,315 GBP, Lot 4 240,989 GBP and Lot 5 value of 500,000GBP is estimated and will be subject to additional funding being made available. Lots 1,2 and 4 will be block funded based on minimum required service delivery levels of 95%.
Lot 3 not awarded at this time.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
24 413 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Community Recovery Hubs including Support, Treatment And Recovery Services (STARS)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85312500
85311000
85300000
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM82
Main site or place of performance:
Services will be delivered within the Glasgow City area, across all HSCP Locality Areas (North West/North East and South)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Community Recovery Hubs
Development of a primary Community Recovery Hub in each geographical locality and be able to offer locality ‘spoke models’ of outreach support, in multiple community venues across Glasgow.
A range of methods should be available to achieve recovery goals, and provide abstinence support, with some examples provided below:
-Group work – structured sessions where individuals can share experiences, learn coping skills, build social connections, and support each other’s recovery.
-Psychosocial Interventions – nonmedical approaches that address the psychological and social factors affecting an individual’s well-being and recovery.
-Assertive Outreach may be required in some instances for individuals who require enhanced support for engagement in their Recovery Plan.
-Housing Support functions – where there is immediate risks to tenancy sustainment, support and signposting to the information and advice services.
Support, Treatment And Recovery Services (STARS)- this element of the Community Recovery Hub is for individuals, who are on established Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT) plans and identified by HSCP as low risk and stable. The service will offer recovery planning, signposting to relevant services, health and well-being checks.
The STARS element of the service will be a telephone-based support service due to the high volume of referrals and current open cases to continue support individuals with their recovery goals.
The service will deliver a scheduled programme of contact calls for all active cases and the STARS workers will link with individuals on their agreed recovery plan, with contact of a minimum of every 8 weeks.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 1 Services are a single supplier award.
Initial contract duration is 4 years (48 months) with the option to extend for a further 2 year (24 months) period.
Contract Values provided are based on 72 months.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Alcohol and Drug Counselling Service
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85312500
85000000
85300000
85311000
85312300
85312320
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM82
Main site or place of performance:
Services will be delivered within the Glasgow City area, across all HSCP Locality Areas (North West/North East and South)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Counselling services will be an early intervention to problematic alcohol and drug use and can divert people from statutory services. Services will be embedded as part of the recovery orientated system of care across Glasgow City, delivering at Tiers 2-3 of the National Framework.
The service will have screening methods to determine the best approach for the individual: delivering support, such as, Alcohol Brief Interventions (ABI) and Counselling work .
The service will deliver Brief Interventions to reduce harms from drugs, in particular cocaine, linking to the findings of the most up to Public Health Scotland’s data evidence-based practice on interventions to reduce harms from Cocaine.
The service will deliver structured therapeutic sessions using common evidence-based approaches, such as: Motivational interviewing; Cognitive behavioural Therapy and Trauma Informed Therapy. This list is not exhaustive and more personalised approaches can be offered.
There is a requirement to have accommodation where services can be delivered and the service must also be able to offer more localised sessions in communities across the three locality areas in Glasgow.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 2 Services are a single supplier award.
Initial contract duration is 4 years (48 months) with the option to extend for a further 2 year (24 months) period.
Contract Values provided are based on 72 months.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Alcohol Related Brain Damage (ARBD) Outreach Support Service
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85312500
85310000
85300000
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM82
Main site or place of performance:
Services will be delivered within the Glasgow City area, across all HSCP Locality Areas (North West/North East and South)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The outreach service will deliver a care and support service for people with a diagnosis of ARBD
The service will deliver flexible person-led support, tailored to each individual’s stage of their ARBD diagnosis.
The service will promote improved cognitive functioning and provide support with daily living skills, physical health, mental wellbeing and independence to sustain community living.
The delivery of support will be in a person’s own home or in their current accommodation setting.
There may be situations where in-reach transition support into the HSCP commissioned short term ARBD residential care homes is required, to support a move onto Community living.
Services will be available 7 days a week and will normally be blocks of support delivered daily or on agreed days as defined in the assessment of need provided by the HSCP’s ARBD Team.
The service will focus on recovery potential and build on established routines by ensuring there are skilled staff who understand ARBD and recognise the impact and the recovery potential for an individual.
The service will implement a range of memory aids and look at the use of digital technology solutions to meet outcomes.
The service will work in partnership with the HSCP ARBD team and the Community Recovery services.
The role of community integration and social connection will require the service to have / develop knowledge and awareness of local communities, social networks and the community alcohol and drug recovery services.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 4 Services are a single supplier award.
Initial contract duration is 4 years (48 months) with the option to extend for a further 2 year (24 months) period.
Contract Values provided are based on 72 months.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Additional Requirements
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85312500
85000000
85300000
85310000
85311000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM82
Main site or place of performance:
Services will be delivered within the Glasgow City area, across all HSCP Locality Areas (North West/North East and South)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Use of this Lot will be funding dependant and will rely upon new or additional funding being made available to the council and/or HSCP to meet specific service delivery outcomes.
Awarded providers to Lot 5 will be part of a non ranked supplier list.
Whether required outcomes for any new funding align with current service delivery models per Lot will be considered when determining call offs. Call offs will be made via Direct Award or Mini Competition for requirements that arise from additional funding becoming available which may be made at any point through the contract duration and may run for a period shorter than or up to the full contract duration.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
There is no guarantee that Lot 5 contract value will be realised and therefore no guarantee of business can be made.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.10) Identification of the national rules applicable to the procedure:
Information about national procedures is available at: (URL)
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/contents
IV.1.11) Main features of the award procedure:
70% Quality and 30% Price for Lot 1,2 and 4 and 100% Quality for Lot 5.
Winning bidders in each Lot 1,2 and 4 had the highest score based on best price/best quality ratio, taking into account quality and sustainability criteria.
No Limit of Bidders in Lot 5.
Suppliers could bid for more than one Lot.
There were no restrictions on the number of Lots that could be awarded to a Supplier.
Minimum score of 60 required in all Questions in all Lots.
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2026/S 000-003106
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Community Recovery Hubs including Support, Treatment And Recovery Services (STARS)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
We Are with You
34 Argyll Arcade
Glasgow
G2 8BD
UK
Telephone: +44 7919305778
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 17 466 072.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Alcohol and Drug Counselling Service
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Murray's Initiative
14 North Claremont Street
Glasgow
G3 7LE
UK
Telephone: +44 1413531800
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 505 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Alcohol Related Brain Damage (ARBD) Outreach Support Service
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SAMH
Brunswick House, 51 Wilson Street
Glasgow
G1 1UZ
UK
Telephone: +44 7828129949
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 441 770.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Additional Requirements
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Change Grow Live (CGL)
3rd Floor, Tower Point
Brighton
BN1 1YR
UK
Telephone: +44 07741900525
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CrossReach (the operating name for The Church of Scotland Social Care Council)
47 Milton Road East
Edinburgh
EH15 2SR
UK
Telephone: +44 1316572000
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ENABLE Scotland (leading the Way)
INSPIRE House, 3 Renshaw Place, Eurocentral
Lanarkshire
ML1 4UF
UK
Telephone: +44 736016897
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Geezabreak
1450-1456 Gallowgate, Parkhead G31 4ST
Glasgow
G31 4st
UK
Telephone: +44 1415732900
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Murray's Initiative
14 North Claremont Street
Glasgow
G3 7LE
UK
Telephone: +44 7730591568
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Penumbra
Orchard Brae House, 30 Queensferry Road
Edinburgh
EH4 2HS
UK
Telephone: +44 1314752380
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SAMH
Brunswick House, 51 Wilson Street
Glasgow
G1 1UZ
UK
Telephone: +44 7828129949
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Turning Point Scotland Services Ltd
54 Govan Road
Glasgow
G51 1JL
UK
Telephone: +44 1414279407
Fax: +44 1414278201
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
We Are with You
34 Argyll Arcade
Glasgow
G2 8BD
UK
Telephone: +44 7919305778
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
An online Information Event relating to this Tender, Tender process and document completion was hosted by the Supplier Development Programme on the 3rd February 2026 at 14:00pm.
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Tender Requirements in relation to Selection and Award criteria were fully defined in the contract Notice and Tender Documentation.
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The main aspects for Bidders to consider were-
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Care Inspectorate Registration Requirements for Lot 1 and Lot 4. Requirements for Lot 5 are not defined at this time. Lot 2 does not require Care Inspectorate Registration.
.
Where Care Inspectorate Registration is required, bidders were required to evidence a minimum of Grade three (3) or Good in their most recent Care Inspection Report for a relevant service.
.
Bidders for Lot 2 were required to evidence that staff involved in the delivery of counselling services will hold a relevant counselling qualification and hold or be working towards the professional Accreditation for Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland (COSCA) or equivalent.
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Bidders were required to have or have access to, Property/appropriate spaces in which to deliver services as outlined in the notice and in the tender documentation.
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Bidders were required to meet minimum Health & Safety requirements.
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Bidders were required to confirm that all staff involved in the delivery of services (ALL LOTS) would undertake or commit to completing PVG checks (Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme).
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Membership to the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is required for relevant roles under Lot 1 and Lot 4.
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Lot 5 value and pricing requirements will be defined at the point of any funding being made available).
.
Insurance Requirements required to be met and were defined per Lot in the Invitation to Tender.
.
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
AND
The Council reserves the right at its own discretion to seek such other information from the Bidder in accordance with Regulation 61(7) or Regulation 61(8) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 to prove the Bidder’s economic and financial standing.
(SC Ref:836539)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court
Sheriff Clerks Office, PO Box 23, 1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9DA
UK
Telephone: +44 1414298888
E-mail: glasgow@scotcourts.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/courts-and-tribunals/courts-tribunals-and-office-locations/find-us/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court/
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Glasgow City Council (“the Council”) must, by notice in writing as soon as possible after the decision has been made, inform all tenderers and candidates concerned of its decision to award the contract, conclude the framework agreement or establish a dynamic purchasing system. The Council must allow a period of at least the relevant standstill period (where the notice is sent by facsimile or electronic means the period is 10 days ending at midnight at the end of the 10th day after that on which the last notice is sent, when sent by other means the period is 15 days) to elapse between the date of despatch of the notice referred to in Regulation 85(1) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (“the Regulations”).
The Council is obliged to comply with the Regulations and any eligible economic operator can bring an action in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session where as a consequence of a breach by the Council, suffers or risks suffering loss or damage. The bringing of court proceedings during the standstill period means that the Council must not enter into the contract, conclude the framework agreement or establish the dynamic purchasing system unless the proceedings are determined, discontinued or disposed of; or the court, by interim order, brings to an end the prohibition.
The bringing of court proceedings after the standstill period has elapsed and the remedies that are available to the courts are detailed in the Regulations. Economic Operators can write to the Council seeking further clarification on the notice, to which the Council must respond within 15 days. Economic Operators should be mindful to seek their own independent legal advice when they consider appropriate to do so.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
06/07/2026