--- title: "HH250-25-HB Independent Advocacy Service for individuals who are engaged with NHS Highland Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service (DARS)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000806894" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806894" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000806894.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000806894.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND" published: "2026-02-09" --- # 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-r6ebe6-0000806894 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806894) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000806894.json) ## Summary NHS Highland has successfully completed the procurement process for the "HH250-25-HB Independent Advocacy Service" aimed at individuals engaged with the NHS Highland Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service (DARS), including those in HMP Inverness. As a public health organisation located in Inverness, NHS Highland opened an invitation for tenders under an open procedure adhering to NHS Scotland guidelines. The procurement process, which is categorised under the health services industry, concluded with a contract valued at £549,052. The tendering stage commenced on 8th August 2025, with formal contract signing occurring on 16th January 2026. This contract represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy services to align with public sector health initiatives, particularly those focused on drug and alcohol recovery. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with a background in health services provision are especially well-suited to benefit, given the project's alignment with community benefits and the advocacy needs within DARS. Suppliers with strong community involvement strategies and capabilities to deliver electronically facilitated services would find this contract particularly rewarding for growth and visibility in the public health sector. ## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549130 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | 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 | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549130 - 12 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536869 - 8 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536648 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536648&idx=1 8th August 2025 - HH250-25-HB Tender Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536648 HH250-25-HB Independent Advocacy Service for individuals who are engaged with NHS Highland Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service (DARS) - 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. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549130 HH250-25-HB Independent Advocacy Service for individuals who are engaged with NHS Highland Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service (DARS) - 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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