Tender

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Independent Workplace Investigations

Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

24 Jun 2025 at 12:30

Tender Notice
Planning

11 Nov 2024 at 13:50

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) is currently engaged in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Independent Workplace Investigations." This initiative focuses on providing comprehensive investigation services under the SPCB's Sexual Harassment policy, including advice, signposting, and advocacy support. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically investigation services, and is primarily located in Scotland, UK. The tender process, following an open procedure, was initiated on 24th June 2025, with a submission deadline set for 11th July 2025. The anticipated award date is 25th July 2025, marking the progression from planning to tender and eventually to award. Interested parties must demonstrate adequate cyber security measures holding Cyber Essentials certification, and the tender highlights the inclusion of community benefits.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in investigation services, particularly those with expertise in workplace investigations and advocacy related to sexual harassment and misconduct. Firms capable of providing a comprehensive service package that includes telephone support lines, advocacy, and disciplinary hearing assistance will find this tender well-suited to their strengths. Businesses with a strong focus on quality service delivery, possessing relevant experience and robust supply chain management, are encouraged to compete. Additionally, companies with a satisfactory financial standing and commitment to fair work practices will be particularly competitive, given the procurement's emphasis on these factors. With the potential for renewal and recurrence, participation in this tender can result in long-term engagement and stability for providers in the investigation services sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Workplace Investigations

Notice Description

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a contractor to provide a comprehensive investigations service into complaint made under the SPCB's Sexual Harassment policy and to provide an advice signposting and advocacy support services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SCPB) requires a comprehensive investigations service into complaint made under the SPCB's Sexual Harassment policy and to provide an advice signposting and advocacy support services. Alongside the Independent Support Service for the sexual harassment policy, the Contractor will provide a workplace investigation service to the SPCB and MSPs in their respective roles as employers.

Renewal: Up to 24 months at the sole discretion of the SPCB

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b57a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034703-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79720000 - Investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2030

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...