Open28 days left · closes midday, Wednesday 28 October 2026

Provision of an Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Early Intervention and Recovery Support Service

North Ayrshire Council · Local authority

In brief

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

The estimated value is £2,200,000 excluding VAT.

Bids close at midday, Wednesday 28 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 28 October 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 18 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

North Ayrshire Council (“NAC”) invites tenders for the provision of an Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Early Intervention and Recovery Support Service. The anticipated contract start date is 15th May 2027. The contract period is 3 years with the option to extend for up to 24 months (this will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding).

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 28 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £2,200,000 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.

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 28 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

28 September 2026Contract notice · notice 091262-2026

About the buyer

North Ayrshire CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for care

Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association Limited1 contract
Cornerstone Community Care1 contract
Key Housing Association1 contract
Neighbourhood Networks1 contract

All tenders and awards from North Ayrshire Council

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From notice 091262-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.