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Planning

05 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "Walk & Talk Service," a youthwork-based mental health and wellbeing support programme in Glasgow City. The initiative is classified under the health services category and operates within the region UKM82. The process aims to create a partnership with providers to deliver outdoor activities targeting young individuals dealing with anxiety, low mood, or isolation, with a history of delivering such services for the past four years. Interested parties can submit questions regarding the Prior Information Notice (PIN) until 26th June 2026, and the PIN Notice will remain open until 13th July 2026. Further communication, such as a future notice, is anticipated by 3rd August 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health services, especially those experienced in youth-oriented programmes. Companies with expertise in outdoor engagement and support, with the ability to effectively partner alongside statutory services, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement strategy involves working collaboratively to ensure long-term sustainability, making it appealing for both established and emerging service providers in the sector who aim to expand their public service offerings in Glasgow. The service positions businesses to influence positive community outcomes, potentially fostering further opportunities for growth and service diversification.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Walk & Talk Service

Notice Description

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking to work in partnership with a provider(s) to deliver a 'walking and talking', youthwork based, mental health and wellbeing support for young people in Glasgow City. The aim of this exercise is to gather current information and feedback from the market to: - Understand market availability in relation to the functionality required; and - The information to be provided will help us better understand the market and consider the way forward. Views and suggestions will not be disclosed to third parties or used for any other purpose.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A one to one, youthwork-based, mental health and wellbeing support services has been provided for young people in Glasgow City for the past 4 years. The service is open to referrals from a number of statutory services, and to self-refer. Young people who are experiencing anxiety, low mood or isolation are matched with a staff member or volunteer who meets them approximately weekly, out of doors, for support, leading to re-engagement with school or other positive destinations. We now require contracting of this service to provide longer-term stability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833830
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557353
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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
5 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20262 months 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

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
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

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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