Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Procurement Department, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, 84 Castle Street
Glasgow
G4 0SF
UK
Telephone: +44 1412013649
E-mail: Claire.Quinn5@nhs.scot
NUTS: UKM82
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10722
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Mental Health Employability & Drug and Alcohol Recovery Employment Service
Reference number: GGC0855
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHSGGC) with Glasgow City Health & Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is seeking to work in partnership with a provider(s) to delivery employability services across Glasgow City.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM82
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHSGGC) with Glasgow City Health & Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is seeking to work in partnership with a provider(s) to delivery employability services across Glasgow City.
Employability has been a core activity of the Mental Health Service and Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service for several years. The main aim of the funded services is to promote recovery and increase access to employability opportunities including paid employment for people with mental health conditions and for people in recovery from drug and alcohol misuse.
II.2.14) Additional information
The appointed provider will be expected to help individuals in recovery secure employment and to support individuals with mental health conditions to access and sustain competitive employment.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
02/03/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
If you wish to note interest, please complete the attached short specification document.
Responses must be submitted via the PCS Postbox by Friday 16th January 2026.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=817820.
(SC Ref:817820)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/12/2025