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title: "Independent Workplace Investigations"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000801582"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY"
published: "2025-06-24"
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# Independent Workplace Investigations

Buyer: SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000801582

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## Summary

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB), located in Edinburgh, is seeking a contractor to conduct Independent Workplace Investigations related to complaints arising under its Sexual Harassment policy. This procurement process falls under the services industry category, specifically classified as security and investigation services (CPV 79720000). The tender is currently in the active stage, using an open procurement method for submission. Interested parties must submit their electronic proposals by 12:00 on 11th July 2025, with the award decision scheduled to commence on 25th July 2025. This opportunity provides services that will be offered throughout Scotland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in comprehensive investigation services and those experienced in handling sensitive workplace issues. Companies with a strong background in advocacy support, legal consultation, and HR services will find this tender particularly suitable. With an emphasis on quality (60% weightage in evaluation) and cost (40% weightage), businesses focusing on maintaining high service standards and competitive pricing stand a good chance of securing the contract. Furthermore, the contract duration is earmarked for 1080 days with a potential renewal of up to 24 months, allowing for sustained business growth and enhanced market presence for the successful bidder. Businesses will also benefit by contributing to community benefits, aligning with SPCB's procurement objectives.

## Notice

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a contractor to provide a comprehensive investigations service into complaint made under the SPCB's Sexual Harassment policy and to provide an advice signposting and advocacy support services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SCPB) requires a comprehensive investigations service into complaint made under the SPCB's Sexual Harassment policy and to provide an advice signposting and advocacy support services. Alongside the Independent Support Service for the sexual harassment policy, the Contractor will provide a workplace investigation service to the SPCB and MSPs in their respective roles as employers.

Renewal: Up to 24 months at the sole discretion of the SPCB

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533162 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2030 |

## 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79720000 - Investigation services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533162

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533162
  Independent Workplace Investigations - The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a contractor to provide a comprehensive investigations service into complaint made under the SPCB's Sexual Harassment policy and to provide an advice signposting and advocacy support services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.creditsafe.com/products/business-credit-reports/
- http://www.parliament.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801582
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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