Planning

Mental Health Employability & Drug and Alcohol Recovery Employment Service

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

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Planning

10 Dec 2025 at 14:32

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, in conjunction with Glasgow City Health & Social Care Partnership, is planning to procure a service titled "Mental Health Employability & Drug and Alcohol Recovery Employment Service" in Glasgow, United Kingdom (Region: UKM82). The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, aims to partner with provider(s) to deliver vital employability services targeting individuals with mental health conditions and those recovering from drug and alcohol misuse. Classified under the Health and Social Work Services industry category, this tender is crucial for enhancing community support systems. Interested parties are encouraged to note their interest by submitting a specification document through the PCS Postbox by 16 January 2026, with the future official notice anticipated on 2 March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in providing support and employability programmes for individuals with mental health and substance recovery needs. Companies with a strong track record in collaborative service delivery and those that can demonstrate innovative approaches to employability support will find this contract offers opportunities for growth and development in the public sector. Businesses capable of fulfilling these requirements and contributing to societal welfare in Glasgow could greatly benefit from engaging in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mental Health Employability & Drug and Alcohol Recovery Employment Service

Notice 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f2dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081559-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
claire.quinn5@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412013649

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0SF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Dennistoun
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

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