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

What this is

Scotland Excel is establishing a National Flexible Framework for Residential Rehabilitation (Alcohol and Drugs) Services on behalf of Scottish local authorities and health boards. The framework covers specialist residential rehabilitation services for individuals with alcohol and drug dependency, including medically assisted detoxification and therapeutic rehabilitation. The estimated total value is £60 million over 4 years under the Light Touch Regime.

Key points

• Care Inspectorate registration mandatory for residential rehabilitation services
• Estimated total value £60 million over 4 years
• National framework for all Scottish local authorities and health boards
• Light Touch Regime — open to new providers throughout lifetime
• Covers alcohol and drug residential rehabilitation including medically assisted detox

Who can bid

Providers must hold Care Inspectorate registration for residential rehabilitation services. Relevant clinical staffing, financial viability, and safeguarding requirements apply. SPD required via PCS-Tender.

How it is scored

Flexible framework under Light Touch Regime. Quality and price criteria confirmed at each call-off. Framework open to new entrants throughout its lifetime.

Money

Estimated total framework value £60 million over 4-year term. Placements made by participating local authorities and health boards on behalf of eligible individuals.

How to submit

Submit via PCS-Tender (publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk). Framework is open to new entrants throughout its lifetime.

Clarifications

Clarification questions submitted via PCS-Tender messaging functionality.

Contract period

48 months (4 years) from establishment. National Flexible Framework open to new providers throughout its lifetime until 31 March 2028.

Classification

CPV 85312500 — Rehabilitation services for drug addicts 85000000 — Health and social work services85311000 — Social work services with accommodation Scotland