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title: "HH169-26-TW07 Advocacy Services for Adults with Drug and Alcohol use problems (A&B)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000834137"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND"
published: "2026-06-09"
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# HH169-26-TW07 Advocacy Services for Adults with Drug and Alcohol use problems (A&B)

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834137

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## Summary

The contract titled "HH169-26-TW07 Advocacy Services for Adults with Drug and Alcohol use problems (A&B)" involves NHS Highland as the buying organisation. The procurement is classified under the health industry category, focusing on advocacy services for adults dealing with drug and alcohol issues in the regions of Mid Argyll, Oban, and Dunoon. The process reached the award stage on 9th June 2026, with the contract being signed on 8th June 2026. The procurement was managed without prior publication of a call for competition due to its value falling below the regulated threshold, and the procedure is classified as a limited procurement method. The location is indicated by the region code UKM63, reflecting its occurrence within the UK.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sectors, especially those specialising in advocacy services for individuals with substance use challenges. Companies like small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in delivering tailored support services could find this contract beneficial for growth due to its specialised nature and regional focus. While Lomond & Argyll Advocacy Service has been awarded this contract, similar firms can draw insights from this process and prepare for future opportunities within NHS Highland’s service improvement endeavours.

## Notice

Provision of advocacy service to people living with drug & alcohol use problems in each of Mid Argyll, Oban and Dunoon.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of advocacy service to people living with drug & alcohol use problems in each of Mid Argyll, Oban and Dunoon.

### Procurement Information

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations. Health / Social Care below the regulated threshold of 663,540 GBP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557561 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £61,800 |

## 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 | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOMOND & ARGYLL ADVOCACY SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557561

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557561
  HH169-26-TW07 Advocacy Services for Adults with Drug and Alcohol use problems (A&B) - Provision of advocacy service to people living with drug & alcohol use problems in each of Mid Argyll, Oban and Dunoon.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=834137
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834137

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