Tender

PROC-25-2854 Provision of Services for Psychotherapy sessions/resource

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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Tender

09 May 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority seeks to procure services under the title "PROC-25-2854 Provision of Services for Psychotherapy sessions/resource," focusing on supporting their National Online Child Abuse Package (NOCAP). This contract falls under the "Public order and safety" industry category and is valued at £400,000, with service delivery specified within the region of Glasgow, UKM. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, utilising an open procedure and allowing electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland portal. Submissions are due by 9th June 2025, following which the award period is set to commence. The contract is planned for a duration of 720 days, with potential extensions available.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in psychotherapy services, particularly those with expertise in dealing with sensitive issues like child protection. Ideal candidates would be organisations with proven capability in providing rigorous mental health support and who can meet strict technical and professional criteria set out in the contract documents. Given the value and duration of this contract along with the option for renewal, businesses with sustainable long-term service delivery models stand a chance to enhance their growth and establish a robust presence in the public safety sector. Furthermore, successful delivery of such services can enhance reputation and provide a springboard for future opportunities in related fields.

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Notice Title

PROC-25-2854 Provision of Services for Psychotherapy sessions/resource

Notice Description

The Scottish Police Authority has a requirement for the provision of specialist psychotherapy to colleagues working within the National Online Child Abuse Package (NOCAP).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Services for Psychotherapy sessions/resource as per ITT available on PCS-T

Renewal: 2 x 1 year optional extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798007
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529977
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85110000 - Hospital and related services

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
laura.mckenna@scotland.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786895668

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
Post Town
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
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

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