Open16 days left · closes midday, Wednesday 14 October 2026

Provision of a Recovery Service (Alcohol and Drugs)

Inverclyde Council · Local authority

In brief

Inverclyde Council is looking for suppliers for care and healthcare work (Scotland).

The estimated value is £1,200,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, starting 1 April 2027.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

Bids close at midday, Wednesday 14 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: midday, Wednesday 14 October 2026

How bids are scored

Recovery Hub, Outreach Hubs and Assertive In/Outreach Service

Service Delivery Model 15% · Partnership Working and Engagement 10% · Trauma Informed Practice 10% · Staffing, Management & Expertise 10% · Outcomes & Reporting 5% · Fair Work First 5% · Social Value Outcomes Menu 3% · Social Value Supporting Methodology 2% · Price 40%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Early Intervention, Supporting Recovery and Relapse Prevention Service

Service Delivery Model 15% · Integrated Recovery Support and Partnership Working 10% · Trauma Informed Practice 10% · Staffing, Management & Expertise 10% · Outcomes & Reporting 5% · Fair Work First 5% · Social Value Outcomes Menu 3% · Social Value Supporting Methodology 2% · Price 40%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for care contracts in this region (from 51 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The Recovery Service (Alcohol and Drugs) operates within a complex national and local policy environment that recognises alcohol and drug-related harm as a significant public health challenge. The commissioned services will contribute directly to the delivery of the Inverclyde Alcohol and Drug Partnership Strategy 2024-2029, which sets out a vision that individuals, families and communities can live healthy lives free from alcohol and drug harms through choice, dignity and recovery.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 16 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £1,200,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Scotland?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 2 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.

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.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Wednesday 14 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Recovery Hub, Outreach Hubs and Assertive In/Outreach Service 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers Recovery Hub, Recovery Outreach Hubs and In-Reach and Outreach Services, focused on recovery community development, engagement, harm reduction, social inclusion and peer-led support.	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	—
Early Intervention, Supporting Recovery and Relapse Prevention Service 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers Early Intervention, Supporting Recovery and Relapse Prevention Service, focused on structured psychosocial interventions, recovery planning, relapse prevention, rehabilitation support and family reunification activity.	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	—

Timeline

11 September 2026Contract notice · notice 086546-2026

About the buyer

Inverclyde CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for care

Aberlour Child Care Trust1 contract

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From notice 086546-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 11 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.