Open23 days left · closes midday, Wednesday 21 October 2026

Community Harm Reduction and Recovery Initiation Services – Core Locality Hub Services

The City of Edinburgh Council · Local authority

In brief

The City of Edinburgh Council is looking for suppliers for care and healthcare work (Scotland).

The estimated value is £16,517,844 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 7 years, starting 1 April 2027.

Bids close at midday, Wednesday 21 October 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: midday, Wednesday 21 October 2026

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 13 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EH&SCP), through the City of Edinburgh Council (the Council), wish to tender for the provision of a city-wide Community Harm Reduction and Recovery Initiation Service, delivered via local hubs throughout the City. The Service supports people over the age of 18 who encounter problems as a result of substance use or who are in recovery from substance use. The Service facilitates initiation of recovery and provides help to manage community harm related to the use of drugs and alcohol across the city. Please see the attached document 'CT1428 Specification' for further details relating to the requirement.

Should I bid?

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Can you prepare a good bid in 23 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
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Can you deliver in Scotland?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Wednesday 21 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

30 April 2026Prior information notice · notice 040056-2026
21 September 2026Contract notice · notice 089112-2026

About the buyer

The City of Edinburgh CouncilLast 12 months

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From notice 040056-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 April 2026, last updated 21 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.