Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Headquarters, Westburn Drive
Cambuslang
G72 7NA
flexibleprocurement@scotland-excel.org.uk
Telephone
+44 1416464637
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19543
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Post Incident Support
Reference number
T3A-078-2526
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £675,449
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Geographic coverage across all regions of Scotland, including remote and rural areas
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Implementation / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Service Coverage / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Psychological Resilience and Post Incident Support Training / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Manager Support Following Traumatic Events / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Policy Development / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Partnership Working / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Innovation – Clinical Innovation / Weighting: 2.5
Quality criterion - Name: Innovation – Digital Innovation / Weighting: 2.5
Quality criterion - Name: Early Identification & Initial Response / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Treatment Delivery & Continuity / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Monitoring / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Equalities / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £675,449
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
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).
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) 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.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.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
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-072460
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
12 February 2026
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
12 February 2026
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.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.
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.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 https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=818645.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
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: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
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)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=818645
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9TW
Telephone
+44 1414457950
Country
United Kingdom