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Police Officer Pay and Benefits Independent Review / Research

Scottish Police Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Sep 2024 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Apr 2024 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has completed the award stage for its tender titled "Police Officer Pay and Benefits Independent Review / Research." This contract, focusing on public order and safety, was conducted as part of the 2023/2024 police officer pay agreement. The key aim was to provide a shared evidence base to support collaborative working and collective bargaining for future police pay negotiations. Located in Glasgow (UKM), the open procedure procurement process was followed. Noteworthy deadlines included the finalisation of Lot 1 by October 2024 and the sequential development of Lot 2 to inform strategies from 2026/2027 onwards. The contracts, amounting to a combined value of £92,629 GBP, were signed on 2nd July 2024 with Fraser of Allander, University of Strathclyde, acting as the supplier.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research, especially those with experience in public sector pay and benefits analysis. Companies of all sizes, including SMEs and large enterprises, had the chance to submit bids for this contract. Successful organisations will gain valuable experience and exposure, potentially leading to future collaborations with public sector entities. The detailed scoping and collaborative effort required highlight the importance of expertise in economic and financial assessments, making it an ideal tender for firms with a background in comprehensive data analysis and stakeholder engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Police Officer Pay and Benefits Independent Review / Research

Notice Description

Background to the requirement: A commitment was given as part of the 23/24 police officer pay agreement to progress independent research/review in relation to police officer pay and benefits. The Authority is required to tender this opportunity to appoint a suitably experienced and competent Contractor. Overview: The intention is not to provide explicit recommendations but to provide a shared evidence base to support collaborative working and collective bargaining with regards to future pay negotiations The review/research may inform but will not determine specific changes to pay and benefits in recognition that such changes would require to be agreed through collective bargaining Whilst the pay agreement provides high level direction for the scoping of the research it is essential that both sides work jointly with the independent organisation to determine and agree a more detailed scoping document prior to the research progressing. Submissions are welcome from organisations that feel they are only able to progress one stage of the research.

Lot Information

Pay & Benefits Review

Lot 2 relates to current pay and benefits and will fully consider the unique nature of the officer role in society with key stakeholders feeding in the key strategic principles to inform such review/research as well as the relevant comparators/factors that should be taken into consideration. To provide a shared evidence-base to support collaborative working with regards to future pay and benefits negotiations. The timescale for the Stage 2 will depend on the extent to which there is capacity and capability for the research/review to run concurrently. The aim is to ensure that this review can inform approaches within PNBS from 2026/2027 onwards.

Wage Growth

Lot 1 relates to wage growth including consideration of benefits and risks and possible mechanisms to ensure appropriate wage growth within policing going forward from 25/26. Therefore, to support budget considerations for 25/26 there is a requirement to conclude this element by October 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000762597
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513323
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£92,629 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
G51 1DZ
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
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Fraser of Allander, University of Strathclyde

Further Information

Notice Documents

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