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Flexible Framework Agreement for the Provision of Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services and Supports in South and East Ayrshire

South Ayrshire Council(buyer)

Published
Published 2 November 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 4 December 2026 (21 days left)
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Overview

South Ayrshire Council, acting as lead authority in collaboration with East Ayrshire Council, is establishing a multi-lot Flexible Framework Agreement for the provision of alcohol and drug recovery services and supports. The framework will enable the South Ayrshire and East Ayrshire Alcohol and Drug Partnerships to issue call-off contracts or partnership agreements via direct award or mini-competition. Valued at an estimated £11,825,000, the open framework operates under the Light Touch Regime and is accepting initial submissions until 4 December 2026.

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Lots (6)

  • Recognising Risk, Reducing Harm and Coordinating Care (Part A and B)

  • Treatment and Recovery

  • Whole Family Approach (including young people)

  • Recovery Communities

  • Independent Advocacy

    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 is subject to the procurement regimes set out under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. As such, this “Light Touch Regime” allows a flexible approach which will permit new entrants to submit tender offers for inclusion of services and supports on the FFA or will allow existing Service Providers to apply for inclusion of new services or supports to the FFA

  • Consultancy Support

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£11,825,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Published
2 November 2026
Deadline
4 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Guidance and counselling servicesGuidance servicesCounselling servicesRehabilitation servicesVocational rehabilitation servicesCommunity health services

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

4

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Health and social work services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 19% received only one.

How bids will be scored

Price 10% · Quality 90%

  • QUALITY90%
  • Price10%

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Market context

Typical award in Health and social work services

£186,136

Median of 14,517 awards in the last 24 months

South Ayrshire Council in the last 12 months

72

contracts awarded, worth £231,493,674 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Tender Update

    3 November 2026

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    3 November 2026

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    2 November 2026

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