Family Support Service for Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs

What this is

Aberdeenshire Council, on behalf of the Aberdeenshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership, is considering options for a holistic, trauma-informed family support service for family members affected by alcohol and/or drug use. The service would provide one-to-one and group emotional/practical support, advocacy, information, and partnership working with recovery services. Estimated value is GBP 90,000. Interested parties should submit a brief outline of experience by 21 January 2026.

Key points

• Estimated value: GBP 90,000 — health and social care service for families affected by substance use
• Submit expression of interest outlining experience to claire.johnstone@aberdeenshire.gov.uk by 21 January 2026
• Service must be able to commence 1 April 2026
• This is not a call for competition; full tender expected around April 2026

Who can bid

Service must be able to commence 1 April 2026. Organisations should have experience delivering similar trauma-informed family support services. Care Inspectorate registration may be required.

How it is scored

Evaluation criteria not yet specified. This is not a call for competition; a full tender notice is expected around 1 April 2026.

How to submit

Submit a brief (max 700 words or as specified) outlining delivery experience and proposed models to claire.johnstone@aberdeenshire.gov.uk by 21 January 2026.

Clarifications

Contact claire.johnstone@aberdeenshire.gov.uk or vcraigwood@aberdeencity.gov.uk with queries. Details in this PIN are subject to change.

Contract period

Service to commence 1 April 2026. Formal contract duration to be specified in the tender notice.

Classification

CPV 85000000 — Health and social work services ScotlandNorth East Scotland