Tender

Post Incident Support

SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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TenderUpdate

04 Feb 2026 at 09:11

Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 16:49

Planning

10 Nov 2025 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is seeking to procure Post-Incident Support Services, a process managed with assistance from Scotland Excel. This tender, classified under Psychiatrist or psychologist services (CPV 85121270), aims to provide specialist support to SFRS employees potentially impacted by traumatic events. The procurement method is an open procedure, covering all regions of Scotland and requiring electronic submissions by 19th February 2026. The project ensures alignment with the SFRS Mental Health Strategy and supports policy frameworks to mitigate occupational health risks. The procurement stage is currently active following a tender deadline extension to accommodate pricing updates and supplier review needs.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses with expertise in trauma support and psychological services, offering a competitive avenue for specialists in mental health and post-incident support. Companies capable of delivering geographically extensive services, including in remote and rural areas of Scotland, will find this tender particularly lucrative. The contract's emphasis on community benefits, such as employment, skill development, and environmental initiatives, enhances its appeal to firms with robust community engagement and corporate social responsibility programmes. Providers demonstrating innovation in digital tools and a comprehensive understanding of trauma support will be well-positioned to succeed in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Incident Support

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority has a requirement for Post-Incident Support Services. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is committed to taking all reasonable precautions for protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of all employees. The SFRS shall operate this arrangement to: -Support the Post Incident Support Policy -Support the SFRS Mental Health Strategy -Establish risk control measures, to reduce occupational injuries and ill health -Ensure a safe and healthy work environment The Service recognises that in some circumstances, individuals may require further specialist support following their exposure to a potentially traumatising event and these arrangements therefore set out the mechanisms in place to ensure such support is available to all staff.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority has a requirement for Post-Incident Support Services. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is committed to taking all reasonable precautions for protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of all employees. The SFRS shall operate this arrangement to: -Support the Post Incident Support Policy -Support the SFRS Mental Health Strategy -Establish risk control measures, to reduce occupational injuries and ill health -Ensure a safe and healthy work environment The Service recognises that in some circumstances, individuals may require further specialist support following their exposure to a potentially traumatising event and these arrangements therefore set out the mechanisms in place to ensure such support is available to all staff. Please see the ITT for more information. Additional information: Scotland Excel (SXL) will be acting on behalf of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) in the execution of this procurement exercise but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime.

Renewal: The duration of the contract is two years, with the option to extend by up to two additional periods of 12 months each (2+1+1).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ddd6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009747-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£675,449 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£675,449 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
8 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Prior to the expiry of this contract.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
flexibleprocurement@scotland-excel.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1416464637

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBUSLANG
Postcode
G72 7NA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Cambuslang East
Westminster Constituency
Rutherglen

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