Tender

Post Incident Support

SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Planning

10 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Incident Support

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority has a requirement for Post-Incident Support Services. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is committed to taking all reasonable precautions for protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of all employees. The SFRS shall operate this arrangement to: -Support the Post Incident Support Policy -Support the SFRS Mental Health Strategy -Establish risk control measures, to reduce occupational injuries and ill health -Ensure a safe and healthy work environment The Service recognises that in some circumstances, individuals may require further specialist support following their exposure to a potentially traumatising event and these arrangements therefore set out the mechanisms in place to ensure such support is available to all staff.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority has a requirement for Post-Incident Support Services. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is committed to taking all reasonable precautions for protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of all employees. The SFRS shall operate this arrangement to: -Support the Post Incident Support Policy -Support the SFRS Mental Health Strategy -Establish risk control measures, to reduce occupational injuries and ill health -Ensure a safe and healthy work environment The Service recognises that in some circumstances, individuals may require further specialist support following their exposure to a potentially traumatising event and these arrangements therefore set out the mechanisms in place to ensure such support is available to all staff. Please see the ITT for more information.. Scotland Excel (SXL) will be acting on behalf of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) in the execution of this procurement exercise but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime.

Renewal: The duration of the contract is two years, with the option to extend by up to two additional periods of 12 months each (2+1+1).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815040
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547123
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£675,449 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£675,449 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
8 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Prior to the expiry of this contract.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
flexibleprocurement@scotland-excel.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1416464637

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBUSLANG
Postcode
G72 7NA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Cambuslang East
Westminster Constituency
Rutherglen

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543168
    Post Incident Support - Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is preparing to retender its Post Incident Support Services contract. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is being issued to engage with the market early and gather insights from potential suppliers. The aim is to inform the development of the upcoming tender documentation and ensure the specification reflects current capabilities, innovations, and best practices in trauma support and mental health service delivery. The service provides specialist support to SFRS staff who have been exposed to traumatic incidents in the course of their duties. It complements SFRS's internal Post Incident Support Policy (PISP), which outlines a referral pathway for affected staff. Historically, the service has focused on operational personnel, but the scope will be expanded to include support staff and preventative mental health interventions. SFRS is particularly interested in understanding: - Supplier capability to deliver trauma support and mental health awareness training - Geographic coverage across all regions of Scotland, including remote and rural areas - Digital tools and innovations that enhance service delivery and accessibility - Risk management, business continuity, and safeguarding practices - Qualifications and experience of clinical staff - specific to trauma support and therapies - Contract management and performance monitoring approaches
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547123
    Post Incident Support - The Contracting Authority has a requirement for Post-Incident Support Services. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is committed to taking all reasonable precautions for protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of all employees. The SFRS shall operate this arrangement to: -Support the Post Incident Support Policy -Support the SFRS Mental Health Strategy -Establish risk control measures, to reduce occupational injuries and ill health -Ensure a safe and healthy work environment The Service recognises that in some circumstances, individuals may require further specialist support following their exposure to a potentially traumatising event and these arrangements therefore set out the mechanisms in place to ensure such support is available to all staff.

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