Community Harm Reduction and Recovery Initiation Services – Core Locality Hub Services
This tender closed on 21 October 2026.
- Buyer
- The City of Edinburgh Council
- Value
- £16,517,844
- Closed
- 21 October 2026
- Where
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Edinburgh Council is hiring a service provider to run local hub centres across the city that help adults struggling with drug and alcohol problems. The service focuses on harm reduction (managing risks) and helping people start their recovery journey.
What the buyer wants
• Operate multiple community hubs throughout Edinburgh offering support and advice to adults with substance use issues • Deliver harm reduction services to manage the risks associated with drug and alcohol use in the community • Facilitate and support people in starting their recovery from substance use
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: This is a specialist health and social care contract requiring demonstrable experience in substance misuse services, clinical governance, and partnership working with NHS bodies. Most traditional tradespeople and general facilities providers will not meet the core experience requirements.
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