Provision of Community outreach addiction services

West Dunbartonshire Council, operating through the West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership (WDHSCP), has recently awarded a contract for the provision of community outreach addiction services. This procurement, classified under the industry category of "Social work and related services" (CPV 85300000), involves the delivery of a Recovery Group-work Programmes and Supported Recovery Service for adults over 18 years with substance misuse issues. The project, located in West Dunbartonshire (region UKM81), was conducted through a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

The award stage was completed on 31st July 2025, with the contract signed a day earlier on 30th July 2025. The awarded contract was valued at £145,600 and was awarded to Alternatives West Dunbartonshire Community Drug Service. This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those with expertise in community recovery and addiction support programmes.

Businesses that can deliver comprehensive, community-based solutions tailored to the needs of individuals with substance misuse issues would be well-positioned to succeed in similar tenders. The involvement in such projects not only aids business growth in terms of financial gain but also enhances reputation and capability within the social services sector. Firms with experience in handling regional authority contracts and who are equipped to manage projects within the UK would find opportunities in tenders released by entities like West Dunbartonshire Council.