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title: "Psychological Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000625959"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ABELLIO SCOTRAIL LTD"
published: "2020-07-17"
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# Psychological Services

Buyer: ABELLIO SCOTRAIL LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000625959

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by Abellio ScotRail Ltd, concerns the tender for "Psychological Services". This service aims to provide focused psychological support for ScotRail employees and falls within the health industry category, specifically addressing mental well-being. The tender is currently active, with a deadline for submissions set for 31st July 2020. The procurement method used is selective, following a restricted procedure, with service delivery expected primarily in Glasgow and Edinburgh. The contract period is planned to commence from 1st September 2020 and conclude by 31st March 2022, with potential for annual extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in psychological services and mental health support. Companies that can demonstrate experience through two relevant case studies, delivering comparable services on a similar scale, will be well-positioned to compete. Vendors should ideally showcase capabilities in comprehensive assessments, structured treatment plans, and a range of evidence-based interventions. Additionally, the ability to provide both on-site and off-site support for mental well-being is crucial, making this a fitting opportunity for established mental health professionals and service providers in the healthcare industry.

## Notice

ScotRail are searching the market for the provision of focussed psychological support for ScotRail employees. We are looking for an offering prevention services that address needs early to avoid further deterioration in mental wellbeing necessitating more intensive and expensive care.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Expressions of interest are invited for the tender for the provision of psychological services and support for ScotRail employees. ScotRail background: Abellio were awarded the ScotRail franchise in 2015. ScotRail provides over 94 million passenger journeys each year, with over 2,300 intercity, regional and suburban rail services a day, more than 340 stations, 5000 employees, and just under 800 trains serving Scotland's railway. The ScotRail network is vital to Scotland's communities, and to the country's booming tourist industry. Two case studies demonstrating your psychological services on the same size and scale should be submitted to sheryl.s.cupples@scotrail.co.uk. Both case studies should be no longer than 2 A4 pages. To register interest, the supplier must demonstrate they have the necessary resources for a contract of this nature. The contract will commence from September 2020 until March 2022, with an option to extend on a rolling annual basis. Any supplier who submits interest must be able to deliver against these timescales. If appointment, the supplier will be tasked with working closely with ScotRail HR Department to support the needs of ScotRail employees. Our key considerations are:- - Include the provision of comprehensive assessments and structured treatment plans; - Adopt a range of evidence-based interventions appropriate for use; - Remunerate mental health professionals in accordance with sector guidelines; and - Explore the option to provide emotional wellbeing support both on-site and off-site as required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390491 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABELLIO SCOTRAIL LTD |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390491

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390491
  Psychological Services - ScotRail are searching the market for the provision of focussed psychological support for ScotRail employees. We are looking for an offering prevention services that address needs early to avoid further deterioration in mental wellbeing necessitating more intensive and expensive care.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000625959
- https://s2c.waxdigital.co.uk/Abellio/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Sourcing/DocumentMain.aspx?DocumentID=830&ProjectID=829&ApplicationInstanceID=27adc89e-0cb2-4b51-9bc1-34061f10156f
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=625959
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrail

## Provenance

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