Planning

Independent Workplace Investigations

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY

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Planning

11 Nov 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body has announced a planned procurement process titled "Independent Workplace Investigations." This procurement falls under the services category and is intended to address the needs of the Sexual Harassment Policy and Reporting Procedure applicable to all staff within the Scottish Parliament. Located in Edinburgh (region code UKM75), the procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 31 January 2025. The process welcomes expressions of interest from potential suppliers by 18 November 2024. Key services sought include a telephone support line, advocacy service, and workplace investigation for handling formal complaints of sexual harassment and other related grievances.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in HR consultancy, legal advisory services, and mental health support to expand their client base within the public sector. Companies that can offer comprehensive service packages or specific parts such as advocacy and external investigations are encouraged to apply. The procurement aims to secure external providers capable of managing sensitive workplace issues, enhancing their visibility and reputation through association with a high-profile governmental body. This tender is best suited for organisations experienced in dealing with sensitive personnel matters, providing telephone and legal aid, and conducting thorough and impartial investigations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Workplace Investigations

Notice Description

The Scottish Parliament Corporate Body (SPCB) has a Sexual Harassment Policy and Reporting Procedure which applies to all those who work within the Parliament. Under this Procedure formal complaints of sexual harassment are investigated by an external provider We ideally would be looking for a supplier that could supply a whole service package which include the following: - Telephone support line. - Advocacy Service. - Workplace Investigation

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Parliament Corporate Body (SPCB) has a Sexual Harassment Policy and Reporting Procedure which applies to all those who work within the Parliament. Under this Procedure formal complaints of sexual harassment are investigated by an external provider We ideally would be looking for a supplier that could supply a whole service package which include the following: - Telephone support line. - Advocacy Service. - Workplace Investigation Workplace Investigations An external investigation service to investigate complaints of sexual harassment, other forms of harassment and bullying, misconduct allegations in accordance with disciplinary procedures, and grievances. There is also a requirement for the Contractor to provide individuals to chair, or otherwise take part in, disciplinary and grievance hearings and appeals. Telephone Support Line A first point of contact with support and signposting SCPB staff on the appropriate course of action. Advocacy Service There is also a requirement for a sexual harassment advocacy service. The contractor will provide the following support: - facilitate appropriate interventions, including face to face, - written, online or telephone interaction between the complainant and the person complained about. Please not that complaints about MSPs are dealt with in accordance with the Code of Conduct for MSPs and investigations are undertaken independently by the Ethical Standards Commissioner. Such investigations are not within the scope of this Contract. If this is a service either fully or partly that you can provide, please contact me at procurement@parliament.scot as I would like an opportunity to speak with potential suppliers who can, ideally, provide all parts of the requirement, although we welcome interest from all suppliers that can provide the advocacy service and external investigation service as a minimum. Please contact me no later than Monday 18 November 2024

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782948
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518058
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79720000 - Investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@parliament.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313486617

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518058
    Independent Workplace Investigations - The Scottish Parliament Corporate Body (SPCB) has a Sexual Harassment Policy and Reporting Procedure which applies to all those who work within the Parliament. Under this Procedure formal complaints of sexual harassment are investigated by an external provider We ideally would be looking for a supplier that could supply a whole service package which include the following: - Telephone support line. - Advocacy Service. - Workplace Investigation

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