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DCAF - Truth Project (Pilot)

Scottish Government · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 23 Sept 2026, 21:47.

Opportunity overview

A Truth Project is fundamentally a listening exercise. It collects the accounts of victims and survivors privately, in a trauma-informed way, allowing them to share what happened to them and its impact,

Classification

  • CPV85121270 — Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Lots

  • Scottish Ministers seek to appoint a single qualified service provider to deliver a Truth Project Pilot. A Truth Project is fundamentally a listening exercise. It collects the accounts of victims and survivors privately, in a trauma-informed way, allowing them to share what happened to them and its impact,Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
CASE/872956
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Has Recurrence
No

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
85121270
Description
Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Communication

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
All those providing psychological support must either-: A) Have an undergraduate degree or conversion course accredited by the British Psychological Society plus at least two years professional experience in a trauma informed environment. Or recognised trauma informed training by a recognised professional body or accredited provider plus at least five years professional experience in a trauma informed environment.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
economic
Description
4B.4 - Financial Ratios 4B.5.1a/b, 4B.5.2 and 4B.5.3 - Insurance
Minimum
4B.4 - Bidders must demonstrate a Current Ratio of not less than 1.0 Current Ratio will be calculated as follows: Total Current Assets divided by Total current liabilities. There must be no qualification or contra-indication from any evidence provided in support of the bidders economic and financial standing. 4B.5.1 - It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below: 48.5.1a - Professional Risk Indemnity: in the sum of not less than 2,000,000 GBP 4B.5.1b - Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance In accordance with the legal obligation for the time being enforced. 4B.5.2 - Public Liability Insurance (including Abuse Liability) in the value of not less than 5,000,000 GBP

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 3
Type
technical
Description
4C.1.2 - Relevant Experience 4C.4 - Supply Chain Management/Tracking Systems Used 4C.7 - Environmental Management 4C.10 - Proportion (%) to be Sub-Contracted
Minimum
4C.1.2 - Bidders will be required to provide examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services/supplies within the past three years. 4C.4 - If bidders intend to use a supply chain to deliver the requirements detailed in the Contract Notice, they should confirm they have (or have access to) the relevant supply chain management and tracking systems to ensure a resilient and sustainable supply chain. This will include confirmation that they have the systems in place to pay subcontractors through the supply chain promptly and effectively, and provide evidence when requested of: a. their standard payment terms b. ≥95% of all supply chain invoices being paid on time (in accordance with the terms of contract) in the last financial year. If the bidder is unable to confirm (b) they must provide an improvement plan, signed by their Director, which improves the payment performance. Note: Accepted evidence includes but is not limited to: - extract of terms & conditions detailing standard payment terms - a summarised accounts payable report showing payment on time performance - credit report 4C.7 - Bidders are required to provide details of the environmental management measures which will be available when performing the contract: 4C.10 - Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract.

Applies To

supplier

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
9 Oct 2026, 12:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Expected award period

Starts
9 Oct 2026, 12:00

Bid Opening

Date
9 Oct 2026, 12:00

Contract terms

Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
Scottish Ministers seek to appoint a single qualified service provider to deliver a Truth Project Pilot. A Truth Project is fundamentally a listening exercise. It collects the accounts of victims and survivors privately, in a trauma-informed way, allowing them to share what happened to them and its impact,
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Trauma-Informed Support
Type
quality
Description
25
Criterion 2
Name
Specialist Staffing
Type
quality
Description
15
Criterion 3
Name
Operational Delivery
Type
quality
Description
15
Criterion 4
Name
Analysis & Reporting
Type
quality
Description
15
Criterion 5
Name
Mobilisation & Governance
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 6
Name
Communications & Engagement
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 7
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 8
Name
Climate Emergency
Type
quality
Description
2.5
Criterion 9
Name
Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery (BCDR)
Type
quality
Description
2.5
Criterion 10
Type
price
Description
30

Contract period

Duration In Days
150

Renewal

Description
The contract may be extended by up to 3 months.

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Scottish Government
Id
GB-FTS-1538

Identifier

Legal Name
Scottish Government

Address

Street Address
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Locality
Glasgow
Region
UKM
Postal Code
G2 8LU
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 412425466

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
MINISTRY
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
01
Description
General public services
Organisation 2
Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Id
GB-FTS-404

Identifier

Legal Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Address

Street Address
27 Chambers Street
Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH1 1LB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Glasgow · UKM · G2 8LU · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 085498-2026tender ·