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Post Incident Support Services

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2022 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

02 Nov 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

21 Oct 2021 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is managing a procurement process for "Post Incident Support Services", aimed at providing psychological support services for staff exposed to traumatic stress. This tender falls under the services category and is located throughout Scotland. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, with the bid submission deadline set for 22nd November 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £750,000, was signed on 17th January 2022.

This tender presents a key opportunity for businesses specialising in psychological support, trauma recovery, and mental health services, particularly those with prior experience working with emergency services. Companies capable of delivering a high-quality service that meets the specific needs outlined in the tender, including clinical assessments, psychological first aid arrangements, and developing health education packages, will be well-positioned to compete. Given the emphasis on community benefits and data-driven decision-making, firms that can demonstrate innovative approaches and a commitment to fair work principles will likely find themselves favourably regarded in this competitive procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Incident Support Services

Notice Description

The provision of psychological support services for exposure to traumatic stress

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is committed to taking all reasonable precautions for protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of all employees. This document sets out the arrangements for the provision of post incident support following the attendance of staff at critical incidents. The SFRS shall operate this arrangement to: 1 Support the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy 2 Support the SFRS Mental Health Strategy 3 Establish risk control measures, to reduce occupational injuries and ill health 4 Ensure a safe and healthy work environment The Scottish Fire and Rescue 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. Service Provision The Service requires a provider who can provide services in the following areas: 1 Clinical assessment and treatment based on current evidence-based practice in the treatment and management of traumatic stress injuries 2 Development of appropriate Psychological First Aid Arrangements based on current evidence based practice in response to critical or major incidents 3 Development with the Service of health education packages designed to promote staff resilience It is essential the provider has previous extensive experience of working with the Emergency Services

Options: increases in usage or the addition of other relevant services

Renewal: Up to two periods of up to 12 months each

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000670479
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439672
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
October 2024

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBUSLANG
Postcode
G72 7NA
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Rivers Centre for Traumatic Stress

Further Information

Notice Documents

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