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title: "HH250-25-HB Independent Advocacy Service for individuals who are engaged with NHS Highland Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service (DARS)"
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# HH250-25-HB Independent Advocacy Service for individuals who are engaged with NHS Highland Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service (DARS)

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05842d

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## Summary

NHS Highland has completed an open procurement process to commission an Independent Advocacy Service aimed at assisting individuals involved with the NHS Highland Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service (DARS), including those residing at HMP Inverness. This procurement process, in line with the NHS Scotland procurement guidelines, falls under the industry category of compulsory social security services. The initiative's main procurement category is services, and it was conducted through an open procedure. The procurement process is now in the award stage, having concluded with the contract being signed for a value of £549,052 on 16 January 2026. The location of implementation is primarily within the UKM6 region.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in social services, health and social work services, or community health services. It provides an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises, as evidenced by the successful award to Partners in Advocacy, a Glasgow-based SME. Businesses experienced in delivering advocacy services or those looking to expand their offerings in the healthcare sector might find this a favourable opportunity. Through the open procurement method, the tender process enables fair competition, allowing diverse businesses, including local or regional players, to participate and potentially secure a foothold in a health-oriented public sector market.

## Notice

Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (HADP) is conducting an open procurement exercise in line with NHS Scotland procurement guidelines, to commission an Independent Advocacy Service for individuals who are engaged with NHS Highland Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service (DARS) including individuals resident within HMP Inverness.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (HADP) is conducting an open procurement exercise in line with NHS Scotland procurement guidelines, to commission an Independent Advocacy Service for individuals who are engaged with NHS Highland Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service (DARS) including individuals resident within HMP Inverness.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011357-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £6,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £549,052 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS HIGHLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 3BW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARTNERS IN ADVOCACY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75300000 - Compulsory social security services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011357-2026
- 12 Aug 2025 at 14:50 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048134-2025
- 8 Aug 2025 at 12:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047269-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806894
- https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-procurement-policy-handbook/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00302

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