--- title: "Market Research - Psychological Supervision for Forensic Science Staff" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0342f9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0342f9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0342f9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0342f9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY" published: "2022-06-02" --- # Market Research - Psychological Supervision for Forensic Science Staff Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0342f9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0342f9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0342f9.json) ## Summary The Scottish Police Authority is initiating a procurement process for a market research project titled "Market Research - Psychological Supervision for Forensic Science Staff." This process is currently in the planning stage, with a Request for Information (RFI) issued to gather insights from the marketplace regarding the provision of psychological supervision services. Interested suppliers are requested to submit their responses along with the attached RFI document by 5pm on Monday, 27th June 2022. The primary industry category for this procurement falls under health and social work services, targeting delivery within the UK. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in psychological services, social work, and counselling. By engaging with the Scottish Police Authority, suppliers can contribute to shaping the future procurement process while potentially securing contracts for providing psychological support to forensic science staff. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions and demonstrate an understanding of the unique mental health needs of personnel in trauma-facing roles will be well-suited to participate in this upcoming procurement initiative. ## Notice The Scottish Police Authority has released this PIN as a Request for Information (RFI). The purpose is to gather information from the marketplace to help develop the scope and potential procurement options related to the provision of Psychological Supervision for Forensic Science Staff. Engaging with you (and others in the marketplace) will ensure you have an opportunity to help the Scottish Police Authority better understand the market's capacity and to shape any future procurement exercise for the benefit of the Police Service of Scotland (Police Scotland). Further information is provided in the RFI document attached to this notice. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) has released this PIN as a Request for Information (RFI) to potential suppliers of Psychological Supervision for Forensic Science staff. The publication of this PIN will be used to undertake preliminary market consultation and to inform the market of the Authority's intention to procure a Psychological Supervision Pilot. The scope of any future procurement exercise has not been fully defined. The information received in this RFI will be used to help identify points for improvement of the support provided to meet the current and future needs of those working within Forensic Science and other trauma facing roles. The information provided by potential suppliers in response to this PIN will assist in developing the requirements for a formal procurement. This exercise is being carried out in advance of any formal procurement exercise. It is not a pre-qualification or tendering exercise. At this point in time no date for the formal procurement exercise is known. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015443-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Aug 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G51 1DZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Govan | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions ## Release History - 2 Jun 2022 at 13:25 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015443-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.spa.police.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000695312 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=695312 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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