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Independent Workplace Investigations

Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body

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24 Jun 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB), located in Edinburgh, is seeking a contractor to conduct Independent Workplace Investigations related to complaints arising under its Sexual Harassment policy. This procurement process falls under the services industry category, specifically classified as security and investigation services (CPV 79720000). The tender is currently in the active stage, using an open procurement method for submission. Interested parties must submit their electronic proposals by 12:00 on 11th July 2025, with the award decision scheduled to commence on 25th July 2025. This opportunity provides services that will be offered throughout Scotland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in comprehensive investigation services and those experienced in handling sensitive workplace issues. Companies with a strong background in advocacy support, legal consultation, and HR services will find this tender particularly suitable. With an emphasis on quality (60% weightage in evaluation) and cost (40% weightage), businesses focusing on maintaining high service standards and competitive pricing stand a good chance of securing the contract. Furthermore, the contract duration is earmarked for 1080 days with a potential renewal of up to 24 months, allowing for sustained business growth and enhanced market presence for the successful bidder. Businesses will also benefit by contributing to community benefits, aligning with SPCB's procurement objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Workplace Investigations

Notice Description

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a contractor to provide a comprehensive investigations service into complaint made under the SPCB's Sexual Harassment policy and to provide an advice signposting and advocacy support services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SCPB) requires a comprehensive investigations service into complaint made under the SPCB's Sexual Harassment policy and to provide an advice signposting and advocacy support services. Alongside the Independent Support Service for the sexual harassment policy, the Contractor will provide a workplace investigation service to the SPCB and MSPs in their respective roles as employers.

Renewal: Up to 24 months at the sole discretion of the SPCB

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801582
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533162
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

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
24 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2030

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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