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title: "Independent Workplace Investigations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b57a"
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# Independent Workplace Investigations

Buyer: SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b57a

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## Summary

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) is currently engaged in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Independent Workplace Investigations." This initiative focuses on providing comprehensive investigation services under the SPCB's Sexual Harassment policy, including advice, signposting, and advocacy support. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically investigation services, and is primarily located in Scotland, UK. The tender process, following an open procedure, was initiated on 24th June 2025, with a submission deadline set for 11th July 2025. The anticipated award date is 25th July 2025, marking the progression from planning to tender and eventually to award. Interested parties must demonstrate adequate cyber security measures holding Cyber Essentials certification, and the tender highlights the inclusion of community benefits.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in investigation services, particularly those with expertise in workplace investigations and advocacy related to sexual harassment and misconduct. Firms capable of providing a comprehensive service package that includes telephone support lines, advocacy, and disciplinary hearing assistance will find this tender well-suited to their strengths. Businesses with a strong focus on quality service delivery, possessing relevant experience and robust supply chain management, are encouraged to compete. Additionally, companies with a satisfactory financial standing and commitment to fair work practices will be particularly competitive, given the procurement's emphasis on these factors. With the potential for renewal and recurrence, participation in this tender can result in long-term engagement and stability for providers in the investigation services sector.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034703-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2030 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH99 1SP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79720000 - Investigation services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2025 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034703-2025
- 11 Nov 2024 at 13:50 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036422-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.creditsafe.com/products/business-credit-reports/
- http://www.parliament.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801582
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10284
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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