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
Contact person: Rhiannon Bradley
Telephone: +44 7970004662
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
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
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
Walk & Talk Service
Reference number: GGC1089
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking to work in partnership with a provider(s) to deliver a ‘walking and talking’, youthwork based, mental health and wellbeing support for young people in Glasgow City.
The aim of this exercise is to gather current information and feedback from the market to:
- Understand market availability in relation to the functionality required; and
- The information to be provided will help us better understand the market and consider the way forward. Views and suggestions will not be disclosed to third parties or used for any other purpose.
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
A one to one, youthwork-based, mental health and wellbeing support services has been provided for young people in Glasgow City for the past 4 years. The service is open to referrals from a number of statutory services, and to self-refer. Young people who are experiencing anxiety, low mood or isolation are matched with a staff member or volunteer who meets them approximately weekly, out of doors, for support, leading to re-engagement with school or other positive destinations. We now require contracting of this service to provide longer-term stability.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
03/08/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Questions may be asked in relation to this Prior Information Notice until Friday 26th June 2026 @ 13:00
The PIN Notice will be open until 13th July 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=833830.
(SC Ref:833830)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
05/06/2026