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Glasgow City Mental Health Service (MHS) and Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Recovery (GADRS) Employability Service

Awarded to Murray's Initiative, SAMH

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde(buyer)

Published
Published 9 April 2026
Deadline
Closed 11 May 2026

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Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde awarded a contract valued at £2.6 million to Murray's Initiative and SAMH on 26 June 2026 to deliver Employability Services across Glasgow City. The service supports people aged 16 and over with long-term mental health conditions and those aged 18 and over in recovery from problematic alcohol and drug misuse, aiming to increase access to employment opportunities and recovery support through culturally appropriate, flexible approaches that address multiple vulnerabilities and inequalities.

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Lots (2)

  • Mental Health Employability (IPS)

    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. The contract will be in place for 24 months with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods

    Won by SAMHWon by SAMHWon by SAMHWon by SAMH
  • Alcohol and Drug Recovery Employability

    The vast majority of studies have found that people in recovery from problematic alcohol and drug misuse experience positive outcomes from peer support and volunteering providing an opportunity to develop core skills. Glasgow HSCP require a comprehensive range of service provision designed to encourage meaningful employment opportunities. Proposed activity should focus on maximising independence and deliver a set of outcomes that enable people in recovery from problematic alcohol and drug misuse to secure employment in the labour market. Service provision should include but not be limited to work preparation support and job retention support.. The contract will be in place for 24 months with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods

    Won by Murray's InitiativeWon by Murray's InitiativeWon by Murray's InitiativeWon by Murray's Initiative

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£1,300,000
Procedure
Open
Published
9 April 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Health and social work services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£2,600,000
Award date
26 June 2026
Contract period
— → 7 June 2028
Winners
  • Murray's Initiative
  • SAMH

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  1. Contract

    29 June 2026

  2. Contract

    29 June 2026

  3. Contract

    29 June 2026

  4. Contract

    29 June 2026

  5. Contract Notice

    9 April 2026

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Awarded: Glasgow City Mental Health Service (MHS) and Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Recovery (GADRS) Employability Service — won by Murray's Initiative +1 — Skim