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

NHS HIGHLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "HH169-26-TW07 Advocacy Services for Adults with Drug and Alcohol use problems (A&B)" involves NHS Highland as the buying organisation. The procurement is classified under the health industry category, focusing on advocacy services for adults dealing with drug and alcohol issues in the regions of Mid Argyll, Oban, and Dunoon. The process reached the award stage on 9th June 2026, with the contract being signed on 8th June 2026. The procurement was managed without prior publication of a call for competition due to its value falling below the regulated threshold, and the procedure is classified as a limited procurement method. The location is indicated by the region code UKM63, reflecting its occurrence within the UK.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sectors, especially those specialising in advocacy services for individuals with substance use challenges. Companies like small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in delivering tailored support services could find this contract beneficial for growth due to its specialised nature and regional focus. While Lomond & Argyll Advocacy Service has been awarded this contract, similar firms can draw insights from this process and prepare for future opportunities within NHS Highland’s service improvement endeavours.

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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-r6ebe6-0000834137
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557561
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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