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Colleague Engagement Platform

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Feb 2026 at 09:13

Tender

25 Jun 2025 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority is in the process of procuring a Colleague Engagement Platform under an open procedure, targeting the application service providers industry. The procurement is focused on enabling a two-way engagement with Police Scotland's workforce, which consists of approximately 23,000 staff. The platform will support the Authority's 2030 vision by fostering meaningful communication and conducting annual workforce surveys. The procurement stage is currently active under tender ID PROC-24-2754, with a tender period that ends on 25th July 2025. The services are to be delivered in the UKM region, with a contract valued at £630,000 for an initial four-year term, extendable at the Authority's discretion.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems sector, especially those capable of delivering high-quality digital communication solutions. With a total of seven bids received in the previous procurement cycle, four of which were from SMEs, there is a clear window for smaller enterprises and new market entrants to participate. Businesses with a focus on digital platform solutions, especially those with demonstrable experience in workforce management and engagement platforms, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement requires meeting specific criteria for financial standing and technical expertise, ensuring that the winning bid can provide a robust and secure platform to support the Police Authority’s strategic goals.

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Notice Title

Colleague Engagement Platform

Notice Description

The Scottish Police Authority has a requirement to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier for a Colleague Engagement Platform.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Police Scotland are currently inviting bids, from organisations with suitable expertise, experience and credibility to provide a dedicated colleague engagement platform. This platform will be critical in delivering our 2030 vision in enabling a thriving workforce, through sustained meaningful two-way dialogue with our workforce, of circa 23,000 colleagues across the country. We have committed to deliver an annual workforce survey to measure colleague feelings and feedback on what matters to them.

Options: The duration of the contract will be 4 (four) years with the option to extend the Contract for a further 3 (three) periods of up to 12 (twelve) months each at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0553a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008739-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£585,850 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20254 months 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INVOTRA

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