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title: "Post Incident Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ddd6"
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# Post Incident Support

Buyer: SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ddd6

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## Summary

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is seeking to procure Post-Incident Support Services, a process managed with assistance from Scotland Excel. This tender, classified under Psychiatrist or psychologist services (CPV 85121270), aims to provide specialist support to SFRS employees potentially impacted by traumatic events. The procurement method is an open procedure, covering all regions of Scotland and requiring electronic submissions by 19th February 2026. The project ensures alignment with the SFRS Mental Health Strategy and supports policy frameworks to mitigate occupational health risks. The procurement stage is currently active following a tender deadline extension to accommodate pricing updates and supplier review needs.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses with expertise in trauma support and psychological services, offering a competitive avenue for specialists in mental health and post-incident support. Companies capable of delivering geographically extensive services, including in remote and rural areas of Scotland, will find this tender particularly lucrative. The contract's emphasis on community benefits, such as employment, skill development, and environmental initiatives, enhances its appeal to firms with robust community engagement and corporate social responsibility programmes. Providers demonstrating innovation in digital tools and a comprehensive understanding of trauma support will be well-positioned to succeed in this procurement process.

## Notice

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. Additional 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).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009747-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Prior to the expiry of this contract. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £675,449 |
| Lots value | £675,449 |
| 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 FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | CAMBUSLANG |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G72 7NA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambuslang East |
| Westminster constituency | Rutherglen |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 09:11 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009747-2026
- 13 Jan 2026 at 16:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002852-2026
- 10 Nov 2025 at 14:20 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072460-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://firescotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815040
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818645
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=818645
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=818645
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19543
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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