Tender

Provision of Psychological Supervision for Forensic Services staff

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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Tender

24 Mar 2026 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority is currently overseeing a tender process for the "Provision of Psychological Supervision for Forensic Services Staff" based in Glasgow, UK. Classified under health and social work services, this initiative falls within the services sector. The procurement is at the tender stage with an estimated value of £600,000 and follows an open procurement method. Key details regarding submission include a deadline set for 23 April 2026 at 12:00 PM, with various technical, economic, and suitability criteria outlined for prospective bidders. This project involves a contract period of 1,080 days with possible extensions, highlighting the need for community benefits. Bids are to be submitted electronically in English, and the process allows for electronic invoicing and payment.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in psychological and forensic services, particularly those equipped to meet forensic psychological supervision requirements. Companies able to demonstrate robust technical capabilities and professional competence will be well-suited to compete, as the selection emphasises quality and price with a 60% and 40% ratio, respectively. Organisations with solid economic standing and relevant professional insurance may find this contract advantageous to expand their services within the public law domain. Community benefit inclusion suggests businesses with a strong corporate social responsibility focus could gain a competitive edge.

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Notice Title

Provision of Psychological Supervision for Forensic Services staff

Notice Description

The Scottish Police Authority has a requirement for the provision of Psychological Supervision for Forensic Services Staff.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Psychological Supervision for Forensic Services staff as per ITT available on PCS-T

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026891-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85110000 - Hospital and related services

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G40 4EH
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

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