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DJUST-Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews Training

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

10 Mar 2026 at 14:56

Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 11:25

Planning

10 Nov 2025 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has completed the procurement process for "DJUST-Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews Training," focusing on developing and delivering e-learning modules to aid professionals involved in Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews in Scotland. Situated in the UKM region, this contract was initially planned and proceeded through the tender and award stages. The final contract was signed on 3rd March 2026, with a value of £250,000. The procurement process employed an open procedure under the legal framework CELEX:32014L0024, ensuring comprehensive participation and transparency.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in e-learning services, particularly those capable of developing detailed and effective training modules. Companies with expertise in dealing with sensitive topics like domestic violence and mental health will find this project particularly fitting. Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise, was subcontracted to develop specific training aspects, highlighting the potential for SMEs to engage in public contracts effectively. The emphasis on collaborative work with government entities and community members also underscores the need for businesses with strong government relations and public sector experience.

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Notice Title

DJUST-Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews Training

Notice Description

The training requirement involves the development, delivery, and evaluation of a series of learning modules aimed at supporting professionals undertaking Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews (DHSRs) in Scotland, as well as other individuals who would be involved in the process, such as advocates and families, friends, and communities of the victim or the perpetrator. This training is designed to improve the skills and knowledge of those who play key roles in the DHSR process, enabling them to undertake effective and meaningful reviews.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The training requirement involves the development, delivery, and evaluation of a series of learning modules aimed at supporting professionals undertaking Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews (DHSRs) in Scotland, as well as other individuals who would be involved in the process, such as advocates and families, friends, and communities of the victim or the perpetrator. This training is designed to improve the skills and knowledge of those who play key roles in the DHSR process, enabling them to undertake effective and meaningful reviews. Additional information: The Contract may be extended by up to 24 months to a date falling no later than Friday 11 March 2033.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended by up to 24 months until a date falling no later than Friday 11 March 2033, at the discretion of Scottish Ministers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ddd5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021398-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 7 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
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
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVOCACY AFTER FATAL DOMESTIC ABUSE LIMITED (AAFDA

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