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

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/flexible-framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-alcohol-and-drug-recovery-services-and-s-ocds-h6vhtk-0795d6). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Notice summary:** 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. Published lot titles: Recognising Risk, Reducing Harm and Coordinating Care (Part A and B); Treatment and Recovery; Whole Family Approach (including young people); Recovery Communities; Independent Advocacy; Consultancy Support.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (open for submissions, 32 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [South Ayrshire Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/south-ayrshire-council-ons-s12000028)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £11,825,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 4 December 2026 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 6
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Community health services, Counselling services, Guidance and counselling services, Guidance services, Rehabilitation services (+1 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKM94
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/flexible-framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-alcohol-and-drug-recovery-services-and-s-ocds-h6vhtk-0795d6#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0795d6`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** not shown for these lots; the published data do not support one.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/flexible-framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-alcohol-and-drug-recovery-services-and-s-ocds-h6vhtk-0795d6#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk%2Fesop%2Fpts-host%2Fpublic%2Fpts%2Fweb%2Flogin.html%3FVISITORID%3Db3492928-1d58-4554-b73d-b99feacfb6b4%26_ncp%3D1793631103157.12469-1)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/flexible-framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-alcohol-and-drug-recovery-services-and-s-ocds-h6vhtk-0795d6#participate

## 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 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.

## Lots (6)
### Lot 1: Recognising Risk, Reducing Harm and Coordinating Care (Part A and B)
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85323000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

### Lot 2: Treatment and Recovery
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85312300
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

### Lot 3: Whole Family Approach (including young people)
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85312310
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

### Lot 4: Recovery Communities
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85312320
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

### Lot 5: Independent Advocacy
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85312500
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

### Lot 6: Consultancy Support
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85312510
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F103849-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-11-02T15:29:06.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-11-03T02:42:09.486Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0795d6