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# Residential Rehabilitation (Alcohol and Drugs) Services National Flexible Framework Agreement (New Entrants)

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/residential-rehabilitation-alcohol-and-drugs-services-national-flexible-framework-agreemen-ocds-h6vhtk-039bd2). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Scotland Excel: "Residential Rehabilitation (Alcohol and Drugs) Services National Flexible Framework Agreement (New Entrants)". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £60,000,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 31 Mar 2028, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (open for submissions, 526 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [Scotland Excel](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/scotland-excel-GB-FTS-186)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £60,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 31 March 2028 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Addiction treatment, Counselling services, Guidance and counselling services, Health and social work services, Rehabilitation hospital services (+5 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK, UKM
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-039bd2`

## 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:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **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/residential-rehabilitation-alcohol-and-drugs-services-national-flexible-framework-agreemen-ocds-h6vhtk-039bd2#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/residential-rehabilitation-alcohol-and-drugs-services-national-flexible-framework-agreemen-ocds-h6vhtk-039bd2#participate

## Description
This Contract Notice confirms that the National Flexible Framework Agreement has now been established in accordance with Regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (further referred to as 'the Flexible Framework Agreement') and will remain open for Applications for Admission by new providers ("New Entrants") throughout its Duration. Further information about New Entrant applications is set out in Section VI.3 Additional information. Following award, successful providers will also be able to seek to vary their appointment by altering or adding Rehabilitation Service offerings in accordance with the terms of the Flexible Framework Agreement.
The Flexible Framework Agreement is for the provision of Residential Rehabilitation services as defined in the Procurement Documents:
“Residential rehabilitation programmes aim to support individuals to attain an alcohol and drug-free lifestyle and be re-integrated into society. They provide intensive psychosocial support and a structured programme of daily activities which residents are required to attend over a fixed period of time.”
Supported accommodation services which meet this definition are also included in the Flexible Framework Agreement.
Please note that the value provided in II.1.5) is an ESTIMATE only.
This is a maximum value which is estimated to ensure that there is sufficient capacity within the Flexible Framework Agreement to accommodate any unforeseen peaks in demand and should not be relied upon as an indication of the likely value of work that may be awarded.
Applicants should note that there is no guarantee of any business, use, level of use or continuity of business through the Flexible Framework Agreement

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 33693300, 85000000, 85111400, 85300000, 85310000, 85311000
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKM

- **Estimated Value:** £60,000,000
- **Description:** This procurement process enables participation in a continually open Flexible Framework Agreement for the delivery of Residential Rehabilitation (Alcohol and Drugs) Services.
This Flexible Framework Agreement is intended to provide an efficient metho...

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** 013589-2024-1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **Abbeycare (UK) Limited, Alternatives West Dunbartonshire Community Drug Service, Castle Craig Hospital Limited (+6 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-112121`, `GB-FTS-112122`, `GB-FTS-112123`, `GB-FTS-133376`, `GB-COH-01626869`, `GB-FTS-112127`, `GB-FTS-112125`, `GB-FTS-112126`, `GB-FTS-112124`
  - Value: £60,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** 013589-2024-1 (active)
  - Signed Value: £60,000,000
  - Signed Date: 01/04/2024

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F032001-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-10-07T07:50:59.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-23T03:57:09.628Z
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