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title: "Provision of Post-Incident Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000577003"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
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# Provision of Post-Incident Support Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000577003

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## Summary

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is currently engaged in the tender process for the "Provision of Post-Incident Support Services". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the public order and safety industry. The service will be provided in Cambuslang, Scotland, and the deadline for submissions is set for 22nd July 2019. The procurement method is selective, employing a restricted procedure to identify suitable suppliers. The value of this contract is estimated at £300,000, highlighting its significance to the organisation's operational structure.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in psychological services, trauma care, and employee support systems. Companies with extensive experience working with emergency services and a proven track record in offering clinical assessments and psychological first aid will fit this contract's requirements. Furthermore, businesses that can demonstrate community engagement through training and employment initiatives will enhance their competitive edge in the bidding process. This tender not only promises financial reward but also contributes to the well-being of emergency service personnel in Scotland.

## Notice

Provision of post-trauma and related services to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service's staff

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is committed to taking all reasonable precautions for protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of all employees. This document sets out the arrangements for the provision of post incident support following the attendance of staff at critical incidents. The SFRS shall operate this arrangement to: 1 Support the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy 2 Support the SFRS Mental Health Strategy 3 Establish risk control measures, to reduce occupational injuries and ill health 4 Ensure a safe and healthy work environment The Scottish Fire and Rescue 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. Service Provision The Service requires a provider who can provide services in the following areas: 1 Clinical assessment and treatment based on current evidence-based practice in the treatment and management of traumatic stress injuries 2 Development of appropriate Psychological First Aid Arrangements based on current evidence based practice in response to critical or major incidents 3 Development with the Service of health education packages designed to promote staff resilience It is essential the provider has previous extensive experience of working with the Emergency Services The provider must demonstrate examples of what technological or clinical innovations are they have introduced successfully for other similar clients.. This requirement is covered by Section 7 and Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, and is sub-threshold for those purposes. It will therefore be treated in accordance with the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Options: increases in usage or the addition of other relevant services

Renewal: Extension of the contract by up to 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370231 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | January 2023 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £157,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RIVERS CENTRE FOR TRAUMATIC STRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370231
- 21 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357959

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357959
  Provision of Post-Incident Support Services - Provision of post-trauma and related services to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service's staff
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370231
  Provision of Post-Incident Support Services - Provision of post-trauma and related services to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service's staff

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://firescotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000577003

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