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DCAF - Truth Project (Pilot)

Scottish Government

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09 Sep 2026 at 15:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking one qualified service provider to deliver the DCAF Truth Project pilot in Scotland. This is a trauma-informed listening service for victims and survivors, enabling them to share privately what happened to them and the impact it had. The requirement covers psychological support, specialist staffing, operational delivery, analysis and reporting, mobilisation and governance, communications and engagement, and related service management. The work is classified as psychiatrist or psychologist services and falls within the services category. The appointed provider will be responsible for delivering the pilot as a single service, with electronic ordering and payment arrangements available during delivery. The service is intended to provide a safe, structured and professionally supported environment for participants sharing sensitive experiences.

The process has reached tender: the Scottish Government invited offers through an open procedure, with bids submitted electronically in English. The submission deadline is 9 October 2026 at 12:00 noon, with bid opening and the start of the award period at the same time. The estimated contract duration is 150 days, with an option to extend by up to three months. The estimated total value is £250,000. There is one lot and a single provider will be appointed. Evaluation combines quality and price: price carries 30%, while quality covers trauma-informed support (25%), specialist staffing (15%), operational delivery (15%), analysis and reporting (15%), mobilisation and governance (10%), communications and engagement (10%), Fair Work First (5%), climate emergency (2.5%) and business continuity and disaster recovery (2.5%).

This opportunity suits psychological support providers with demonstrable experience of trauma-informed work and the capacity to deliver a sensitive, survivor-focused listening service. Staff providing psychological support must either hold a British Psychological Society-accredited undergraduate degree or conversion course plus at least two years’ professional experience in a trauma-informed environment, or recognised trauma-informed training from a professional body or accredited provider plus at least five years’ relevant experience. Bidders need relevant examples from the past three years, suitable operational and governance capability, and environmental management measures. They must demonstrate a current ratio of at least 1.0 and hold or obtain professional indemnity insurance of at least £2 million, employer’s liability insurance, and public liability insurance including abuse liability of at least £5 million. Supply-chain resilience and subcontracting arrangements may also be assessed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCAF - Truth Project (Pilot)

Notice Description

A Truth Project is fundamentally a listening exercise. It collects the accounts of victims and survivors privately, in a trauma-informed way, allowing them to share what happened to them and its impact,

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Ministers seek to appoint a single qualified service provider to deliver a Truth Project Pilot. A Truth Project is fundamentally a listening exercise. It collects the accounts of victims and survivors privately, in a trauma-informed way, allowing them to share what happened to them and its impact,

Renewal: The contract may be extended by up to 3 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f5e6
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085498-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 20264 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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