NHSGGC - Support Services for Visually Impaired People

Notice summary

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Opportunity overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a provider to deliver advice, emotional support, low vision follow-up and signposting for people with visual impairment, their families and carers. The service will operate primarily from Gartnavel General Hospital.

Lot 1 — Contract lot

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a provider to deliver support services for people of all ages living with visual impairment, including their families and carers. The service will provide person-centred advice, emotional support, assistance with accessing visual impairment pathways, low vision follow-up and appropriate referrals or signposting. Services will be delivered primarily from Gartnavel General Hospital, with attendance at other NHSGGC sites where required. The contract will be for three years, with the option to extend for up to a further two 12-month periods, subject to funding and mutual agreement. The service must be fully operational by 1 April 2027. Additional information: This contract is for 36 months with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods.

Estimated lot value including VAT: £742k

Contracting authority

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

Procurement timetable and procedure

Procedure: Open procedure

Legal basis: 32014L0024

Submission deadline: 16 November 2026 at 01:00 pm

Submission language: EN

CPV Classification

85000000 — Health and social work services

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