NHSGGC Walk & Talk Service

Notice summary

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Opportunity overview

The aim of the service is to provide short-term, non-clinical support to young people who may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, isolation or other issues, and who may be disengaged from education and/or the community. Through regular contact with an identified staff member or trained volunteer, outside of their home, young people are supported over a number of weeks to gain confidence, re-engage with their peers or services, and work towards positive destinations. The service will provide or support pathways to appropriate positive destinations, for example through their own services or through partner services in the local area.

Lot 1 — Contract lot

The service is open to young people aged 12-24 residing in the Glasgow City area. Referrals can be taken from a number of statutory services including CAMHS, Glasgow City Youth Health Service, Education, Social Work and Third Sector, as well as self-referral. The service will operate at times suitable for young people who are, or are at risk of being, disengaged. Therefore, there is flexibility in terms of arranging sessions with young people, on a case-by-case basis. It is likely that some sessions may require to be during evening and weekend hours. There is no expectation of working beyond 8pm. Young people are referred from across the Glasgow City area; therefore staff or volunteers will need to be able to travel to the young person’s local area. Additional information: The contract will initially be for a period of five months (November 2026-March 2027) with an option to extend for a maximum of 3 x 12 months on mutually agreed terms and conditions.

Estimated lot value including VAT: £123k

Contracting authority

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Procurement Department, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, 84 Castle Street, Glasgow, G4 0SF, UKM82, United Kingdom Email: rhiannon.bradley@nhs.scot Website: http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/

Procurement timetable and procedure

Procedure: Open procedure

Legal basis: 32014L0024

Submission deadline: 15 September 2026 at 01:00 pm

Submission language: EN

CPV Classification

85000000 — Health and social work services

How to submit

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