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    ContractsFamily Advocacy Service for Bereaved Families Following Deaths in Prison Custody
    Awarded contract

    Family Advocacy Service for Bereaved Families Following Deaths in Prison Custody

    Awarded
    £450k
    Published 5 Aug 2026

    Scottish Government seeks an independent Family Advocacy Service to provide trauma-informed support and representation to families following deaths in prison custody.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· ScotlandPublished 5 Aug 2026· 1 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £450k
    Published 5 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £450,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Social Care
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Scotland

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • AD
      AdvoCard
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 months ago.

    5 August 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The Scottish Government is commissioning 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. Key service requirements include: providing specialist advocacy and representation; delivering trauma-informed support; assisting families with official processes and inquiries; ensuring cultural sensitivity and compassionate care; and maintaining independence from Scottish Prison Service and justice authorities. The service should help families navigate investigations, complaints procedures, and memorialization processes while advocating for their rights and ensuring their voices are heard in relevant proceedings.

    Track record

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    Thin record

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-05f1a6
    SG
    Buyer
    Scottish Government
    Sector
    Social Care