COMMS-Family Advocacy Service for Bereaved Families following a Death in Prison Custody
Scottish Government · All their open notices
What this is
The Scottish Government has issued a Prior Information Notice seeking 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, helping families understand their rights, navigate post-death investigations and inquiries, and engage with statutory bodies. This is a PIN for prior information only; a contract notice (MAR552444) followed on 25/03/2026 with a deadline of 29/04/2026.
Key points
- Prior Information Notice only; a live contract notice (MAR552444) followed with a 29/04/2026 deadline.
- Scope: independent, trauma-informed family advocacy after a death in prison custody.
- Service is Scotland-wide.
Who can bid
Open to providers able to deliver an independent, trauma-informed family advocacy service. No formal exclusion or SQ/PQQ criteria stated at PIN stage.
Money
No estimated value stated.
How to submit
Register interest via the Public Contracts Scotland website. No tender submission at PIN stage.
Classification
CPV 98000000 — Other community, social and personal services Scotland
Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.