HH169-26-TW07 Advocacy Services for Adults with Drug and Alcohol use problems (A&B)

NHS HIGHLAND

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Award

09 Jun 2026 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by NHS Highland, situated in Inverness, for the provision of advocacy services aimed at adults experiencing drug and alcohol use problems, specifically in Mid Argyll, Oban, and Dunoon. Classified under the health and social work services industry, this initiative is a part of the services procurement category. The process, uniquely conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, concluded with the award on 8th June 2026. The contract, valued at £61,800, is currently active with Lomond & Argyll Advocacy Service appointed as the supplier.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those focusing on advocacy support for individuals with substance use issues. Companies with expertise in delivering tailored support and programmes for community health interventions are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The limited procurement method indicates that the requirement fell below the regulatory financial threshold, potentially encouraging smaller enterprises and SMEs, like Lomond & Argyll Advocacy Service, to engage without the need for open competition. This approach allows businesses specialising in niche health services to expand their reach within specific regional areas.

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Notice Title

HH169-26-TW07 Advocacy Services for Adults with Drug and Alcohol use problems (A&B)

Notice Description

Provision of advocacy service to people living with drug & alcohol use problems in each of Mid Argyll, Oban and Dunoon.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of advocacy service to people living with drug & alcohol use problems in each of Mid Argyll, Oban and Dunoon.

Procurement Information

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations. Health / Social Care below the regulated threshold of 663,540 GBP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b072
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054079-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£61,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Post Town
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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOMOND & ARGYLL ADVOCACY SERVICE

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