COMMS-Family Advocacy Service for Bereaved Families following a Death in Prison Custody
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the general supplies sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the general supplies sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
The Scottish Government seeks to commission an independent Family Advocacy Service to provide specialist support and representation to families following the death of a loved one in prison custody. The service will be independent, trauma-informed, and rooted in advocacy principles, ensuring families are supported, heard, and empowered throughout complex post-death processes.
The Service Provider must:
- Manage, administer and coordinate the delivery of high-quality advocacy support to all eligible Service Users who request support following a death in prison custody.
- Design the service to deliver the activities within the Specification.
- Put in place systems, agreements and processes to ensure local delivery of advocacy support are consistently available across the whole of Scotland.
- Deliver the service independently of both Scottish Ministers, Scottish Prison Service, COPFS, and other statutory bodies.
- Monitor service delivery; provide the Purchaser with robust monitoring information; and act when needed to improve services.
- Ensure that Service Users, staff and other stakeholders are treated with dignity, fairness and respect. Additional information: The Contract may be extended by two 12-month periods, to a date falling no later than 31 August 2029.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 5, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 074068-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Scottish Government
Scottish Government has issued 777 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 80 currently open and 315 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Architecture & Engineering Services, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 17, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
AdvoCard was awarded the contract for £450,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 074068-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to AdvoCard. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Scottish Government in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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