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NHSGGC - Support Services for Visually Impaired People

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

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15 Oct 2026 at 15:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a provider to deliver support services for people of all ages with visual impairment, and for their families and carers. The service combines person-centred advice and emotional support with help accessing visual impairment pathways, low-vision follow-up, referrals and signposting. Delivery will be primarily from Gartnavel General Hospital, with attendance at other NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde sites when required. This is a health and social care service, rather than a purchase of equipment or clinical treatment. The requirement covers support for people with differing needs across the area served by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, alongside guidance for those who support them.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The procurement is at the tender stage. The submission deadline set by the buyer was 16 November 2026 at 13:00 UTC. The estimated contract value is £741,746. The initial contract period is three years, with options to extend for two further 12-month periods, subject to funding and mutual agreement. The service is required to be fully operational by 1 April 2027. The procurement is arranged as a single lot. The published information does not set out an evaluation weighting or specific scoring criteria, so suppliers should consult the procurement documents for the basis on which offers will be assessed. The buyer accepts electronic responses and bids must be submitted in English.

This opportunity is best suited to providers with practical experience supporting people with visual impairment, including people of all ages and those around them. Relevant capability includes delivering person-centred advice and emotional support, helping service users navigate visual impairment pathways, providing low-vision follow-up, and making appropriate referrals or signposting. Providers need to be able to operate primarily from Gartnavel General Hospital and attend other NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde sites when required. The contract calls for a service capable of becoming fully operational by the required start date and sustaining delivery over a multi-year period, with potential extensions. Community benefits are part of the requirement: bidders are expected to propose benefits and provide evidence, such as relevant procedures, staff responsibilities, management information or previous experience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHSGGC - Support Services for Visually Impaired People

Notice Description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a provider to deliver advice, emotional support, low vision follow-up and signposting for people with visual impairment, their families and carers. The service will operate primarily from Gartnavel General Hospital.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a provider to deliver support services for people of all ages living with visual impairment, including their families and carers. The service will provide person-centred advice, emotional support, assistance with accessing visual impairment pathways, low vision follow-up and appropriate referrals or signposting. Services will be delivered primarily from Gartnavel General Hospital, with attendance at other NHSGGC sites where required. The contract will be for three years, with the option to extend for up to a further two 12-month periods, subject to funding and mutual agreement. The service must be fully operational by 1 April 2027. Additional information: This contract is for 36 months with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0788c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097600-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
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
£741,746 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£741,746 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0SF
Postcode Area
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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