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title: "Glasgow City Mental Health Service (MHS) and Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Recovery (GADRS) Employability Service"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE"
published: "2026-06-29"
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# Glasgow City Mental Health Service (MHS) and Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Recovery (GADRS) Employability Service

Buyer: NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826283

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## Summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has completed a public procurement for the "Glasgow City Mental Health Service (MHS) and Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Recovery (GADRS) Employability Service". The procurement process, initiated as a tender and undertaken via an open procedure, concluded in the award stage on 29th June 2026. The contract aimed at providing employability services, emphasising cultural awareness and understanding inequalities faced by individuals with mental health conditions and those recovering from alcohol and drug misuse. This service, valued at £1.3 million per contract, covers the Glasgow region (UKM82) in the health services category, with a focus on collaborative and holistic support approaches. The procurement stage was comprehensive, involving submission, review, and multiple awards by the end of June 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in delivering social care and employability projects. With a focus on cultural adaptability and collaboration with voluntary and statutory organisations, businesses adept at forming strategic partnerships are well-suited for this opportunity. The engagement aims to support community integration, offering growth through the diversification of services and strengthening position within public health service networks. Organisations such as SAMH and Murray's Initiative, awarded parts of this contract, demonstrate the successful alignment with these goals and the potential expansion of impact in providing support and employment readiness to vulnerable groups.

## Notice

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership are seeking a dynamic organisation(s), or partnership of organisations, to deliver Employability Services across the city. It is expected that flexible, culturally appropriate approaches will be used and that suppliers will demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of inequalities in Glasgow City. This should include barriers for people who experience multiple vulnerabilities, particularly people with mental health conditions and people with a history of problematic alcohol and drug misuse. The successful supplier(s) will work collaboratively with existing partnerships and, where appropriate, form new partnerships with a range of voluntary and statutory organisations. The aim of the service is to: -Promote and support recovery and increase access to employability opportunities for people aged 16 and over who have long term mental health conditions and people aged 18 and over who are in recovery from problematic alcohol and/or drug misuse. -To increase the number of individuals to move into employment and increase access to employment opportunities. -To provide access to local community services through collaborative working with a range of voluntary and statutory organisations.

### Lot Information

Mental Health Employability (IPS)

Mental Health Employability aims to support individuals who have long term mental health conditions to achieve mainstream employment in competitive jobs part-time, full-time or in some cases permitted working hours. The model of supported employment has 7 key principles:- 1.Competitive Employment is the primary goal 2.There is no selection on the basis of 'employability' or 'work readiness' - everyone who wants to work is eligible for employment support 3.Job search is consistent with individual preferences 4.Job search is rapid - beginning within one month 5.Employment support and clinical health treatments are integrated 6.Support is individualised and available to both employer and employee but is not time limited 7.Financial inclusion is a crucial element which supports the person in the transition from welfare to work. The contract will be in place for 24 months with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods

Alcohol and Drug Recovery Employability

The vast majority of studies have found that people in recovery from problematic alcohol and drug misuse experience positive outcomes from peer support and volunteering providing an opportunity to develop core skills. Glasgow HSCP require a comprehensive range of service provision designed to encourage meaningful employment opportunities. Proposed activity should focus on maximising independence and deliver a set of outcomes that enable people in recovery from problematic alcohol and drug misuse to secure employment in the labour market. Service provision should include but not be limited to work preparation support and job retention support.. The contract will be in place for 24 months with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558938 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,300,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MURRAY'S INITIATIVE; SAMH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 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=JUN558938
- 9 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553525

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553525
  Glasgow City Mental Health Service (MHS) and Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Recovery (GADRS) Employability Service - Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership are seeking a dynamic organisation(s), or partnership of organisations, to deliver Employability Services across the city. It is expected that flexible, culturally appropriate approaches will be used and that suppliers will demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of inequalities in Glasgow City. This should include barriers for people who experience multiple vulnerabilities, particularly people with mental health conditions and people with a history of problematic alcohol and drug misuse. The successful supplier(s) will work collaboratively with existing partnerships and, where appropriate, form new partnerships with a range of voluntary and statutory organisations. The aim of the service is to: -Promote and support recovery and increase access to employability opportunities for people aged 16 and over who have long term mental health conditions and people aged 18 and over who are in recovery from problematic alcohol and/or drug misuse. -To increase the number of individuals to move into employment and increase access to employment opportunities. -To provide access to local community services through collaborative working with a range of voluntary and statutory organisations.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558938
  Glasgow City Mental Health Service (MHS) and Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Recovery (GADRS) Employability Service - Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership are seeking a dynamic organisation(s), or partnership of organisations, to deliver Employability Services across the city. It is expected that flexible, culturally appropriate approaches will be used and that suppliers will demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of inequalities in Glasgow City. This should include barriers for people who experience multiple vulnerabilities, particularly people with mental health conditions and people with a history of problematic alcohol and drug misuse. The successful supplier(s) will work collaboratively with existing partnerships and, where appropriate, form new partnerships with a range of voluntary and statutory organisations. The aim of the service is to: -Promote and support recovery and increase access to employability opportunities for people aged 16 and over who have long term mental health conditions and people aged 18 and over who are in recovery from problematic alcohol and/or drug misuse. -To increase the number of individuals to move into employment and increase access to employment opportunities. -To provide access to local community services through collaborative working with a range of voluntary and statutory organisations.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826283
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

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