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Pilot of Psychological Supervision for Forensic Science Staff

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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Award

09 May 2023 at 08:50

TenderUpdate

04 Jan 2023 at 08:47

Tender

09 Dec 2022 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Pilot of Psychological Supervision for Forensic Science Staff" in the health and social work services industry category. The pilot project aims to assess the impact of incorporating psychological supervision for forensic staff over a 3-year period, with a focus on mental health and well-being. The buying organisation is seeking suppliers to provide these services under an open procedure with a contract duration of up to 3 years. The closing date for submissions was 13th January 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services to engage with the Scottish Police Authority in supporting the mental health needs of forensic science staff. Companies with qualifications, expertise, and experience in counselling services and occupational health strategies are well-suited to bid for this contract. The procurement stage has advanced to the award phase, with the contract value amounting to £128,495 GBP and being awarded to the Defence Medical Welfare Service.

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Notice Title

Pilot of Psychological Supervision for Forensic Science Staff

Notice Description

SPA Forensic Services provide independent, impartial specialist forensic services to policing and the wider criminal justice system in Scotland. Operational Forensic Services staff are routinely exposed to incidents, images and case material that is often distressing or traumatic in nature, and carries a high level of stress and psychological risk. Prolonged and repeated exposure to this is more prevalent in the scene attending disciplines and in areas such as Imaging where review of traumatic images is conducted daily. As such, it is proposed that a Pilot be undertaken to evaluate any impact that incorporating psychological supervision into the professional practice could have on the mental health and wellbeing of forensic staff. The pilot will run for approximately 3 years, which will allow trends and impact to be apparent and measurable - the supervision will include regular meetings with specific, suitably trained counsellors for the full duration. Providers will also provide suggested improvements to the approach and the wider SPA occupational health strategy and full report detailing final results, analysis and recommendations for future support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement is being carried out as an open procedure, contract duration is up to 3 years and the closing date for submissions is 13th January 2023 - please see attached documentation for further information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038c4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013066-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312320 - Counselling services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£128,495 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hannah.dobby2@scotland.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786895668

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEFENCE MEDICAL WELFARE SERVICE

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