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Post Incident Support

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Buyer Address: Headquarters, Westburn Drive, Cambuslang, UKM, G72 7NA, United Kingdom

Contact Email: flexibleprocurement@scotland-excel.org.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1416464637

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
675449.0 GBP
Published
13 Jan 2026, 16:49
Deadline
12 Feb 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Lot 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. 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.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Value: GBP 675,449

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Implementation

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Service Coverage

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Psychological Resilience and Post Incident Support Training

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Manager Support Following Traumatic Events

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Policy Development

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Partnership Working

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Innovation – Clinical Innovation

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Innovation – Digital Innovation

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Early Identification & Initial Response

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Treatment Delivery & Continuity

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Monitoring

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Fair Work

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Community Benefits

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Equalities

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