AwardedAwarded 22 July 2026
COMMS-Family Advocacy Service for Bereaved Families following a Death in Prison Custody
Scottish Government · Central government
In brief
Scottish Government awarded this contract to AdvoCard on 22 July 2026.
The notice gives a value of £450,000 excluding VAT.
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What the notice says
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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| AdvoCard (SME) | £450,000 | |
| AdvoCard (SME) | £450,000 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Prior information notice · notice 081001-2025
- Contract notice · notice 027219-2026
- Contract award notice · notice 074067-2026
- Contract award notice · notice 074068-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 081001-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 9 December 2025, last updated 5 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.