--- title: "COMMS-Family Advocacy Service for Bereaved Families following a Death in Prison Custody" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f1a6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f1a6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f1a6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f1a6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-03-25" --- # COMMS-Family Advocacy Service for Bereaved Families following a Death in Prison Custody Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f1a6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f1a6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f1a6.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is actively seeking to commission a Family Advocacy Service dedicated to supporting bereaved families following deaths in prison custody across the region of Scotland (UKM). This procurement, classified under community, social, and personal services (CPV code 98000000), aims to deliver a trauma-informed, independent service emphasizing representation and support throughout post-death processes. The tender is currently at its active stage, with bids closing on 29th April 2026. The procurement method being employed is the open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions tailored to English-speaking businesses. With a focus on quality and community benefits, this service has a contract value of £450,000 and potential for renewal up to two additional 12-month periods, extending possibly till July 2029. This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations skilled in providing advocacy, social services, and community engagement, particularly those equipped to operate independently from statutory bodies. Ideal candidates would possess expertise in trauma-informed care and advocacy, solid financial health, and effective supply chain management. Businesses with a track record in handling community-based services or those wishing to expand in this sector should consider competing for this contract, as it demands both operational proficiency and a commitment to delivering significant community benefits, including strengthening local capacities and systems around bereaved family support in prison contexts. The emphasis on quality (80% in the award criteria) highlights the procurement's focus on delivering a high-standard, compassionate service. ## Notice The Scottish Government seeks to commission an independent Family Advocacy Service to provide specialist support and representation to families following the death of a loved one in prison custody. The service will be independent, trauma-informed, and rooted in advocacy principles, ensuring families are supported, heard, and empowered throughout complex post-death processes. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Service Provider must: - Manage, administer and coordinate the delivery of high-quality advocacy support to all eligible Service Users who request support following a death in prison custody. - Design the service to deliver the activities within the Specification. - Put in place systems, agreements and processes to ensure local delivery of advocacy support are consistently available across the whole of Scotland. - Deliver the service independently of both Scottish Ministers, Scottish Prison Service, COPFS, and other statutory bodies. - Monitor service delivery; provide the Purchaser with robust monitoring information; and act when needed to improve services. - Ensure that Service Users, staff and other stakeholders are treated with dignity, fairness and respect. Renewal: Scottish Government reserve the right to extend for up to two 12-month periods to a date no later than 31 July 2029. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027219-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 5 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8LU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 25 Mar 2026 at 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027219-2026 - 9 Dec 2025 at 11:49 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081001-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815435 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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