Estimated Value
Up to £3,200,000
Deadline
31 August 2026
Published
30 July 2026
Type
services
Overview
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.
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.
Eligibility & compliance
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.
Regulations cited
- Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000
- Health (Scotland) Act 2002
- Public Joint Bodies (Scotland) Act 2014
- Social Work Scotland Act 1968
- Equality (Scotland) Act 2010
- Protection (Scotland) Act 2007
- The Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011
Additional details
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.
Access to the service within HMP Barlinnie (within Glasgow City HSCP area) will be assisted via the Prison Healthcare Team. Additional information: This contract is for 24 months with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods.
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NHS Greater Glasgow and ClydeKey Dates
Published
30 July 2026
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31 August 2026
Notice type
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