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HH250-25-HB Independent Advocacy Service for individuals who are engaged with NHS Highland Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service (DARS)

NHS Highland

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09 Feb 2026 at 13:03

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TenderUpdate

12 Aug 2025 at 15:50

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Tender

08 Aug 2025 at 13:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Highland has completed an open procurement process to commission an Independent Advocacy Service aimed at assisting individuals involved with the NHS Highland Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service (DARS), including those residing at HMP Inverness. This procurement process, in line with the NHS Scotland procurement guidelines, falls under the industry category of compulsory social security services. The initiative's main procurement category is services, and it was conducted through an open procedure. The procurement process is now in the award stage, having concluded with the contract being signed for a value of £549,052 on 16 January 2026. The location of implementation is primarily within the UKM6 region.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in social services, health and social work services, or community health services. It provides an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises, as evidenced by the successful award to Partners in Advocacy, a Glasgow-based SME. Businesses experienced in delivering advocacy services or those looking to expand their offerings in the healthcare sector might find this a favourable opportunity. Through the open procurement method, the tender process enables fair competition, allowing diverse businesses, including local or regional players, to participate and potentially secure a foothold in a health-oriented public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HH250-25-HB Independent Advocacy Service for individuals who are engaged with NHS Highland Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service (DARS)

Notice Description

Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (HADP) is conducting an open procurement exercise in line with NHS Scotland procurement guidelines, to commission an Independent Advocacy Service for individuals who are engaged with NHS Highland Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service (DARS) including individuals resident within HMP Inverness.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (HADP) is conducting an open procurement exercise in line with NHS Scotland procurement guidelines, to commission an Independent Advocacy Service for individuals who are engaged with NHS Highland Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service (DARS) including individuals resident within HMP Inverness.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05842d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011357-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

75300000 - Compulsory social security services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85320000 - Social services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£549,052 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Highland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Partners in Advocacy

Further Information

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