Planning

Safe Talk

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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Planning

28 Nov 2024 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) is initiating a public procurement process for the provision of a training and support service titled "Safe Talk." This service aims to equip COPFS employees with the necessary skills to manage high-risk and challenging phone calls, particularly those involving suicidal individuals. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 16 January 2025. The procurement falls under the services category within the public order and safety industry, to be delivered in the UKM region (Scotland). The latest related document was published on 28 November 2024.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in occupational health training, mental health support, and crisis intervention services to expand their clientele and market presence. Companies with expertise in delivering training for high-stress and emergency response situations will find this procurement particularly well-suited to their capabilities. The COPFS, as the buying organisation, seeks qualified and experienced service providers capable of ensuring effective support for their employees, which could lead to further business growth and development collaborations within public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Safe Talk

Notice Description

To train and support COPFS employees who must deal with high-risk and challenging phone calls of suicidal nature

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000784478-3
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519221
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 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
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LA
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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