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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 002852/S 000-2026
Nature of contract: Service contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Regulation of procurement: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Global bid

Contract notice

I) Contracting Authority/Entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Postal address: Headquarters, Westburn Drive
Town: Cambuslang
Region: SCOTLAND
Postal code: G72 7NA
Country: United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 1416464637
Email: flexibleprocurement@scotland-excel.org.uk

Internet addresses

I.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
Electronically
via

I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity
Public order and safety

II) Object
II.1.1) Title
Post Incident Support
Reference number: T3A-078-2526

II.1.2) CPV Codes
Main CPV code
85121270

II.1.3) Type of contract
Services

II.1.4) Short description
The Contracting Authority has a requirement for Post-Incident Support Services.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is committed to taking all reasonable precautions for protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of all employees. The SFRS shall operate this arrangement to:
-Support the Post Incident Support Policy
-Support the SFRS Mental Health Strategy
-Establish risk control measures, to reduce occupational injuries and ill health
-Ensure a safe and healthy work environment
The Service recognises that in some circumstances, individuals may require further specialist support following their exposure to a potentially traumatising event and these arrangements therefore set out the mechanisms in place to ensure such support is available to all staff.

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value (excluding VAT)
675,449
Currency
GBP

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Contract/Lot No
1

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKM – SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance
Geographic coverage across all regions of Scotland, including remote and rural areas

II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Contracting Authority has a requirement for Post-Incident Support Services.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is committed to taking all reasonable precautions for protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of all employees. The SFRS shall operate this arrangement to:
-Support the Post Incident Support Policy
-Support the SFRS Mental Health Strategy
-Establish risk control measures, to reduce occupational injuries and ill health
-Ensure a safe and healthy work environment
The Service recognises that in some circumstances, individuals may require further specialist support following their exposure to a potentially traumatising event and these arrangements therefore set out the mechanisms in place to ensure such support is available to all staff.
Please see the ITT for more information. Additional information: Scotland Excel (SXL) will be acting on behalf of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) in the execution of this procurement exercise but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime.

II.2.5) Award Criteria
Quality
Name: Implementation
Weighting: 15

Quality
Name: Service Coverage
Weighting: 10

Quality
Name: Psychological Resilience and Post Incident Support Training
Weighting: 10

Quality
Name: Manager Support Following Traumatic Events
Weighting: 10

Quality
Name: Policy Development
Weighting: 5

Quality
Name: Partnership Working
Weighting: 5

Quality
Name: Innovation – Clinical Innovation
Weighting: 2.5

Quality
Name: Innovation – Digital Innovation
Weighting: 2.5

Quality
Name: Early Identification & Initial Response
Weighting: 10

Quality
Name: Treatment Delivery & Continuity
Weighting: 10

Quality
Name: Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Monitoring
Weighting: 5

Quality
Name: Fair Work
Weighting: 5

Quality
Name: Community Benefits
Weighting: 5

Quality
Name: Equalities
Weighting: 5

Price
Weighting: 30

II.2.6) Estimated Value
Value (excluding VAT)
675,449
Currency
GBP

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Duration in days
720
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The duration of the contract is two years, with the option to extend by up to two additional periods of 12 months each (2+1+1).

II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No

III) Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Yes

IV) Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement
Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Tender submission deadline
2026-02-12 12:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English

IV.2.5) Scheduled date for start of award procedures
2026-02-12 12:00

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date: 2026-02-12 12:00

VI) Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published
Prior to the expiry of this contract.

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used

VI.3) Additional information
Scotland Excel (SXL) will be acting on behalf of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) in the execution of this procurement exercise but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see:
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Tenderers are to describe and demonstrate how they will deliver community benefits as part of this contract. The response should include tangible and measurable commitments and explain how these will be implemented, monitored, and reported throughout the contract term.
The response could include, but not be limited to:
-Employment and Skills
-Apprenticeships, work placements, graduate opportunities, or training schemes targeted at local communities or underrepresented groups.
-Education and Engagement
-Partnerships with schools, colleges, or community organisations to support STEM learning or fire safety awareness.
-Environmental Initiatives
-Actions that go beyond framework minimums, such as carbon reduction projects, waste minimisation, or community recycling schemes.
-Community Support
-Volunteering, sponsorship of local events, or initiatives that promote equality, diversity, and inclusion within the supply chain.
(SC Ref:818645)
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VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Postal address: 1 Carlton Place
Town: Glasgow
Postal code: G5 9TW
Country: United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 1414457950

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2026-01-13 16:49