--- title: "Independent Workplace Investigations" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000782948" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782948" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782948.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782948.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY" published: "2024-11-11" --- # Independent Workplace Investigations Buyer: SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782948 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782948) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782948.json) ## Summary The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body has announced a planned procurement process titled "Independent Workplace Investigations." This procurement falls under the services category and is intended to address the needs of the Sexual Harassment Policy and Reporting Procedure applicable to all staff within the Scottish Parliament. Located in Edinburgh (region code UKM75), the procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 31 January 2025. The process welcomes expressions of interest from potential suppliers by 18 November 2024. Key services sought include a telephone support line, advocacy service, and workplace investigation for handling formal complaints of sexual harassment and other related grievances. This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in HR consultancy, legal advisory services, and mental health support to expand their client base within the public sector. Companies that can offer comprehensive service packages or specific parts such as advocacy and external investigations are encouraged to apply. The procurement aims to secure external providers capable of managing sensitive workplace issues, enhancing their visibility and reputation through association with a high-profile governmental body. This tender is best suited for organisations experienced in dealing with sensitive personnel matters, providing telephone and legal aid, and conducting thorough and impartial investigations. ## Notice The Scottish Parliament Corporate Body (SPCB) has a Sexual Harassment Policy and Reporting Procedure which applies to all those who work within the Parliament. Under this Procedure formal complaints of sexual harassment are investigated by an external provider We ideally would be looking for a supplier that could supply a whole service package which include the following: - Telephone support line. - Advocacy Service. - Workplace Investigation ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Parliament Corporate Body (SPCB) has a Sexual Harassment Policy and Reporting Procedure which applies to all those who work within the Parliament. Under this Procedure formal complaints of sexual harassment are investigated by an external provider We ideally would be looking for a supplier that could supply a whole service package which include the following: - Telephone support line. - Advocacy Service. - Workplace Investigation Workplace Investigations An external investigation service to investigate complaints of sexual harassment, other forms of harassment and bullying, misconduct allegations in accordance with disciplinary procedures, and grievances. There is also a requirement for the Contractor to provide individuals to chair, or otherwise take part in, disciplinary and grievance hearings and appeals. Telephone Support Line A first point of contact with support and signposting SCPB staff on the appropriate course of action. Advocacy Service There is also a requirement for a sexual harassment advocacy service. The contractor will provide the following support: - facilitate appropriate interventions, including face to face, - written, online or telephone interaction between the complainant and the person complained about. Please not that complaints about MSPs are dealt with in accordance with the Code of Conduct for MSPs and investigations are undertaken independently by the Ethical Standards Commissioner. Such investigations are not within the scope of this Contract. If this is a service either fully or partly that you can provide, please contact me at procurement@parliament.scot as I would like an opportunity to speak with potential suppliers who can, ideally, provide all parts of the requirement, although we welcome interest from all suppliers that can provide the advocacy service and external investigation service as a minimum. Please contact me no later than Monday 18 November 2024 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518058 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Jan 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH99 1SP | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79720000 - Investigation services ## Release History - 11 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518058 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518058 Independent Workplace Investigations - The Scottish Parliament Corporate Body (SPCB) has a Sexual Harassment Policy and Reporting Procedure which applies to all those who work within the Parliament. Under this Procedure formal complaints of sexual harassment are investigated by an external provider We ideally would be looking for a supplier that could supply a whole service package which include the following: - Telephone support line. - Advocacy Service. - Workplace Investigation ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.parliament.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=782948 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782948 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782948. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782948.json.