Open competition
Open procedure: the contract was advertised and any supplier could submit a bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde · Body governed by public law
- Suppliers
- Samh, Murray's Initiative
- Value
- £2,600,000 across 2 lots
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Sector
- Health & social care · Health and social work services (CPV 85000000)
- Region
- Scotland
- Official notice
- 060566-2026 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date26 Jun 2026
- Published29 Jun 2026Published 3 days after the contract date
Description
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 Additional information: The contract will be in place for 24 months with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods
Lots in this award
| Lot | Supplier | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow City Mental Health Service (MHS) and Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Recovery (GADRS) Employability Service: Mental Health Employability (IPS) | Samh | £1.3m |
| Glasgow City Mental Health Service (MHS) and Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Recovery (GADRS) Employability Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Employability | Murray's Initiative | £1.3m |
About the suppliers
Samh: every public contract they have won.
Murray's Initiative: every public contract they have won.