Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract notice
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 1412015388
E-mail: rhiannon.bradley@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
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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
NHSGGC Advocacy Services
Reference number: GGC1124
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHSGG&C) and Glasgow City Council (GCC) promote, support and defend the principles and practice of Independent Professional Advocacy across the City of Glasgow.
We aim to ensure that when the right to an independent lifestyle, autonomy and liberty are at risk, the individual concerned receives appropriate help including advice, protection and support from relevant agencies, in particular Independent Professional Advocacy. Access to independent professional advocacy is recognised as contributing to health and social care policy goals such as health improvement, equity and involving individuals as partners in a mutual NHS and social care setting. There is a requirement for the service to meet legislative requirements, including Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000, The Community Care and Health (Scotland) Act 2002; Public Joint Bodies (Scotland) Act 2014; Social Work Scotland Act 1968; Equality (Scotland) Act 2010; Human rights Act 1998; Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007; The Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011; The Social Care (Self-Directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
3 200 000.00
GBP
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
This Tender process seeks to ensure the ability of service users to be able to influence services and to be adequately supported to do so. This specification reflects the core areas of the Advocacy service to be delivered by the successful supplier during the term of the contract and any periods of extension. The successful supplier will provide a service for people aged 16 or over (including people over 65) and this include those subject to NHS Prison Healthcare):
Whose disability has a substantial effect on their day to day living.
Are Carers to someone resident in Glasgow with eligible needs
Have complex needs and are experiencing situations which they are unable to cope without professional support.
Prison Healthcare
In providing an Advocacy service within a Prison setting, providers must be aware of the safety/security constraints which they will be required to follow in providing a service. Access to the service within HMP Barlinnie (within Glasgow City HSCP area) will be assisted via the Prison Healthcare Team.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
3 200 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
This contract is for 24 months with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
31/08/2026
Local time: 13:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
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=835816.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Non-Scoreable guidance and question will be included in the specification.
Potential framework participants are required to summarise any proposed community benefits that will be developed and delivered as part of this contract if successful. Note, it is not sufficient to simply state adherence, bidders must provide sufficient evidence to allow the bid assessment team to be satisfied this requirement will be met. This may include but not limited to: procedures and protocols, staff responsibilities, previous experience, management information statistics.
(SC Ref:835816)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=835816
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court
1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9DA
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
30/07/2026