--- title: "NHSGGC - Support Services for Visually Impaired People" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0788c8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0788c8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0788c8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0788c8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde" published: "2026-10-15" --- # NHSGGC - Support Services for Visually Impaired People Buyer: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0788c8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0788c8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0788c8.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097600-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Oct 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £741,746 | | Lots value | £741,746 | | 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 | NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Postcode area | Glasgow | | Postcode | G4 0SF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Dennistoun | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 15 Oct 2026 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097600-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000845221 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=845221 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=845221 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10722 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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