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title: "Police Officer Pay and Benefits Independent Review / Research"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000762597"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
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# Police Officer Pay and Benefits Independent Review / Research

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000762597

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority has completed the award stage for its tender titled "Police Officer Pay and Benefits Independent Review / Research." This contract, focusing on public order and safety, was conducted as part of the 2023/2024 police officer pay agreement. The key aim was to provide a shared evidence base to support collaborative working and collective bargaining for future police pay negotiations. Located in Glasgow (UKM), the open procedure procurement process was followed. Noteworthy deadlines included the finalisation of Lot 1 by October 2024 and the sequential development of Lot 2 to inform strategies from 2026/2027 onwards. The contracts, amounting to a combined value of £92,629 GBP, were signed on 2nd July 2024 with Fraser of Allander, University of Strathclyde, acting as the supplier.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research, especially those with experience in public sector pay and benefits analysis. Companies of all sizes, including SMEs and large enterprises, had the chance to submit bids for this contract. Successful organisations will gain valuable experience and exposure, potentially leading to future collaborations with public sector entities. The detailed scoping and collaborative effort required highlight the importance of expertise in economic and financial assessments, making it an ideal tender for firms with a background in comprehensive data analysis and stakeholder engagement.

## Notice

Background to the requirement: A commitment was given as part of the 23/24 police officer pay agreement to progress independent research/review in relation to police officer pay and benefits. The Authority is required to tender this opportunity to appoint a suitably experienced and competent Contractor. Overview: The intention is not to provide explicit recommendations but to provide a shared evidence base to support collaborative working and collective bargaining with regards to future pay negotiations The review/research may inform but will not determine specific changes to pay and benefits in recognition that such changes would require to be agreed through collective bargaining Whilst the pay agreement provides high level direction for the scoping of the research it is essential that both sides work jointly with the independent organisation to determine and agree a more detailed scoping document prior to the research progressing. Submissions are welcome from organisations that feel they are only able to progress one stage of the research.

### Lot Information

Pay & Benefits Review

Lot 2 relates to current pay and benefits and will fully consider the unique nature of the officer role in society with key stakeholders feeding in the key strategic principles to inform such review/research as well as the relevant comparators/factors that should be taken into consideration. To provide a shared evidence-base to support collaborative working with regards to future pay and benefits negotiations. The timescale for the Stage 2 will depend on the extent to which there is capacity and capability for the research/review to run concurrently. The aim is to ensure that this review can inform approaches within PNBS from 2026/2027 onwards.

Wage Growth

Lot 1 relates to wage growth including consideration of benefits and risks and possible mechanisms to ensure appropriate wage growth within policing going forward from 25/26. Therefore, to support budget considerations for 25/26 there is a requirement to conclude this element by October 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513323 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £92,629 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRASER OF ALLANDER, UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513323
- 4 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502386

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502386&idx=6
  2nd May 2024 - Officer Pay and Grading Structure - in response to Question asked.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502386&idx=2
  4th April 2024 - Please complete and upload via Postbox
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502386&idx=3
  4th April 2024 - Info Security & Cyber Security - please only complete if needed for SPD question 4D.1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502386&idx=4
  4th April 2024 - For Lot 1 - please complete and upload via Post-Box
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502386&idx=5
  4th April 2024 - for Lot 2 - please complete and upload via Post-Box
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR502386&idx=1
  4th April 2024 - Invitation to Tender - please complete relevant sections and submit via Post-Box
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502386
  Police Officer Pay and Benefits Independent Review / Research - Background to the requirement: A commitment was given as part of the 23/24 police officer pay agreement to progress independent research/review in relation to police officer pay and benefits. The Authority is required to tender this opportunity to appoint a suitably experienced and competent Contractor. Overview: The intention is not to provide explicit recommendations but to provide a shared evidence base to support collaborative working and collective bargaining with regards to future pay negotiations The review/research may inform but will not determine specific changes to pay and benefits in recognition that such changes would require to be agreed through collective bargaining Whilst the pay agreement provides high level direction for the scoping of the research it is essential that both sides work jointly with the independent organisation to determine and agree a more detailed scoping document prior to the research progressing. Submissions are welcome from organisations that feel they are only able to progress one stage of the research.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513323
  Police Officer Pay and Benefits Independent Review / Research - Background to the requirement: A commitment was given as part of the 23/24 police officer pay agreement to progress independent research/review in relation to police officer pay and benefits. The Authority is required to tender this opportunity to appoint a suitably experienced and competent Contractor. Overview: The intention is not to provide explicit recommendations but to provide a shared evidence base to support collaborative working and collective bargaining with regards to future pay negotiations The review/research may inform but will not determine specific changes to pay and benefits in recognition that such changes would require to be agreed through collective bargaining Whilst the pay agreement provides high level direction for the scoping of the research it is essential that both sides work jointly with the independent organisation to determine and agree a more detailed scoping document prior to the research progressing. Submissions are welcome from organisations that feel they are only able to progress one stage of the research.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000762597
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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