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title: "PROC 24 2595 -Strategic Workforce Plan (Professional Services)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000772103"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-01-23"
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# PROC 24 2595 -Strategic Workforce Plan (Professional Services)

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000772103

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority has successfully awarded a contract for the production of a strategic workforce plan for Forensic Services, under the title "PROC 24 2595 - Strategic Workforce Plan (Professional Services)." This contract, classified under Public Order and Safety, has a total budget of £80,000 with a potential maximum contract value of £110,000 for additional resources if required. The contract was awarded to The Workforce Development Trust Limited. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the final contract value settled at £70,000. The services required under this contract are expected to support the Forensic Services in meeting challenging organisational demands, with the delivery location specified as Gartcosh, UKM region. The contract was signed on 10th January 2025, closely following the tender opening date of 26th July 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in professional services, particularly those adept in strategic planning and workforce analysis. SMEs, as exemplified by The Workforce Development Trust Limited, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, given their agility and specialisation. The open procurement method ensures a transparent process, providing a level playing field for all qualifying businesses. Companies with expertise in forensic services and experience in navigating complex public sector requirements will find this tender particularly attractive, enabling them to secure substantial projects while contributing to the enhancement of public safety infrastructure.

## Notice

The Scottish Police Authority has a requirement for Professional Services to produce a strategic workforce plan for Forensic Services. The budget is 80,000 GBP but the authority reserves the right to call off for additional resources if required up to a total maximum contract value of 110,000 GBP. The Authority requires a holistic approach to assessing and analysing internal business drivers and goals to provide a framework for Forensic Services to meet the demand challenges the organisation are facing in complex and uncertain circumstances.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A full statement of requirements is contained in the Invitation to Tender Documents.

Renewal: There will be one optional extension period of up to 6 months at the Authority's discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522380 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,000 |

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522380
- 10 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509580

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509580
  PROC 24 2595 -Strategic Workforce Plan (Professional Services) - The Scottish Police Authority has a requirement for Professional Services to produce a strategic workforce plan for Forensic Services. The budget is 80,000 GBP but the authority reserves the right to call off for additional resources if required up to a total maximum contract value of 110,000 GBP. The Authority requires a holistic approach to assessing and analysing internal business drivers and goals to provide a framework for Forensic Services to meet the demand challenges the organisation are facing in complex and uncertain circumstances.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522380
  PROC 24 2595 -Strategic Workforce Plan (Professional Services) - The Scottish Police Authority has a requirement for Professional Services to produce a strategic workforce plan for Forensic Services. The budget is 80,000 GBP but the authority reserves the right to call off for additional resources if required up to a total maximum contract value of 110,000 GBP. The Authority requires a holistic approach to assessing and analysing internal business drivers and goals to provide a framework for Forensic Services to meet the demand challenges the organisation are facing in complex and uncertain circumstances.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000772103
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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