--- title: "Walk & Talk Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000833830" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833830" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833830.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833830.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE" published: "2026-06-05" --- # Walk & Talk Service Buyer: NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000833830 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833830) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833830.json) ## Summary NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "Walk & Talk Service," a youthwork-based mental health and wellbeing support programme in Glasgow City. The initiative is classified under the health services category and operates within the region UKM82. The process aims to create a partnership with providers to deliver outdoor activities targeting young individuals dealing with anxiety, low mood, or isolation, with a history of delivering such services for the past four years. Interested parties can submit questions regarding the Prior Information Notice (PIN) until 26th June 2026, and the PIN Notice will remain open until 13th July 2026. Further communication, such as a future notice, is anticipated by 3rd August 2026. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health services, especially those experienced in youth-oriented programmes. Companies with expertise in outdoor engagement and support, with the ability to effectively partner alongside statutory services, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement strategy involves working collaboratively to ensure long-term sustainability, making it appealing for both established and emerging service providers in the sector who aim to expand their public service offerings in Glasgow. The service positions businesses to influence positive community outcomes, potentially fostering further opportunities for growth and service diversification. ## Notice NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking to work in partnership with a provider(s) to deliver a 'walking and talking', youthwork based, mental health and wellbeing support for young people in Glasgow City. The aim of this exercise is to gather current information and feedback from the market to: - Understand market availability in relation to the functionality required; and - The information to be provided will help us better understand the market and consider the way forward. Views and suggestions will not be disclosed to third parties or used for any other purpose. ### Lot Information Lot 1 A one to one, youthwork-based, mental health and wellbeing support services has been provided for young people in Glasgow City for the past 4 years. The service is open to referrals from a number of statutory services, and to self-refer. Young people who are experiencing anxiety, low mood or isolation are matched with a staff member or volunteer who meets them approximately weekly, out of doors, for support, leading to re-engagement with school or other positive destinations. We now require contracting of this service to provide longer-term stability. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557353 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 5 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557353 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN557353&idx=1 5th June 2026 - PIN Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557353 Walk & Talk Service - NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking to work in partnership with a provider(s) to deliver a 'walking and talking', youthwork based, mental health and wellbeing support for young people in Glasgow City. The aim of this exercise is to gather current information and feedback from the market to: - Understand market availability in relation to the functionality required; and - The information to be provided will help us better understand the market and consider the way forward. Views and suggestions will not be disclosed to third parties or used for any other purpose. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=833830 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833830 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833830. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833830.json.