DFP-Workplace Needs Assessments & Coaching for Neurodivergent Employees The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission the procurement of occupational psychology services for SG employees. This will involve providing work-based needs assessments for neurodiverse individuals and strategy coaching for specific situations. ... ... Scottish Government DFP-Workplace Needs Assessments & Coaching for Neurodivergent Employees - Opportunity DFP-Workplace Needs Assessments & Coaching for Neurodivergent Employees Scottish Government F02: Contract notice Notice reference: 2024/S 000-033763 Published 18 October 2024, 1:45pm Watch this notice Contents Open all one. Contracting authorityI. Contracting authorityPress escape key to exit two. Object II. Object three. Legal, economic, financial and technical informationIII. Legal, economic, financial and technical information four. ProcedureIV. Procedure six. Complementary informationVI. Complementary information Download PDF version Share this notice Twitter LinkedIn Email Copy link Print this notice Report concerns about this procurement Section one: Contracting authoritySection I: Contracting authority one.1) Name and addressesI.1) Name and addresses Scottish Government 4 Atlantic Quay, 70 York St Glasgow G2 8EA Contact Caitlin Fullarton Email caitlin.fullarton@gov.scot Telephone +44 412425466 Country United Kingdom NUTS code UKM - Scotland Internet address(es) Main address http://www.scotland.gov.uk Buyer's address https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482 one.2) Information about joint procurementI.2) Information about joint procurement The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body one.3) CommunicationI.3) Communication The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html one.4) Type of the contracting authorityI.4) Type of the contracting authority Ministry or any other national or federal authority one.5) Main activityI.5) Main activity General public services Section two: ObjectSection II: Object two.1) Scope of the procurementII.1) Scope of the procurement two.1.1) TitleII.1.1) Title DFP-Workplace Needs Assessments & Coaching for Neurodivergent Employees Reference number 700678 two.1.2) Main CPV codeII.1.2) Main CPV code 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services two.1.3) Type of contractII.1.3) Type of contract Services two.1.4) Short descriptionII.1.4) Short description The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission the procurement of occupational psychology services for SG employees. This will involve providing work-based needs assessments for neurodiverse individuals and strategy coaching for specific situations. two.1.5) Estimated total valueII.1.5) Estimated total value Value excluding VAT: £600,000 two.1.6) Information about lotsII.1.6) Information about lots This contract is divided into lots: No two.2) DescriptionII.2) Description two.2.3) Place of performanceII.2.3) Place of performance NUTS codes UKM - Scotland two.2.4) Description of the procurementII.2.4) Description of the procurement Neurodiversity describes the way that people think, learn, perceive the world, interact, and process information differently. Different ways of thinking, learning, and interacting with others helps organisations thrive. Having a workforce that includes people with a variety of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences can improve creativity, innovation and problem solving. It is estimated that 1 in 7 people (15%) have a neurodivergent condition. Therefore, potentially up to 1,500 SG employees have a neurodivergent condition and may need workplace support. Our ambition as an employer is to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome and respected. Supporting neurodivergent individuals in the workplace is fundamental towards ensuring all employees feel welcome and respected. To support this ambition, the SG would like to establish a contracted supplier to provide work-based needs assessments and strategy coaching for neurodivergent individuals. This offers the SG an opportunity to not only boost engagement and productivity amongst our existing employees, but also ensuring new talent into the organisation are adequately supported. two.2.5) Award criteriaII.2.5) Award criteria Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70 Price - Weighting: 30 two.2.6) Estimated valueII.2.6) Estimated value Value excluding VAT: £600,000 two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing systemII.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 Option to extend for a further two 12-month periods at the sole discretion of the Scottish Government. two.2.10) Information about variantsII.2.10) Information about variants Variants will be accepted: No two.2.11) Information about optionsII.2.11) Information about options Options: Yes Description of options Option to extend for a further two 12-month periods at the sole discretion of the Scottish Government. two.2.13) Information about European Union FundsII.2.13) Information about European Union Funds The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical informationSection III. Legal, economic, financial and technical information three.1) Conditions for participationIII.1) Conditions for participation three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registersIII.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers List and brief description of conditions 4A.1 - Professional or Trade Registers Enrolment Bidders must be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). By law, people must be registered with HCPC to work in the UK in a number of professions, including Occupational Psychologists. three.1.2) Economic and financial standingIII.1.2) Economic and financial standing List and brief description of selection criteria 4B.4 -The bidder confirms the name, value and/or range of the financial ratios specified in the relevant Contract Notice. 4B.5 - The Bidder confirms they already have or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated in the relevant Contract Notice. Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required 4B.4 - Bidders must demonstrate a Current Ratio of no less than 0.8. 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 - Professional Risk Indemnity Insurance - 5,000,000 GBP (A sum not less than) Public Liability Insurance - 1,000,000 GBP (A sum not less than) Employees Liability Insurance - in accordance with any legal obligation three.1.3) Technical and professional abilityIII.1.3) Technical and professional ability List and brief description of selection criteria 4C.4 - Provide a statement of the relevant supply chain management and/or tracking systems used. 4C.6 - 4C.6.1 - Provide evidence of professional qualifications held by the Service Provider and staff. 4C.7 - Provide details of the environmental management measures which the bidder will be able to use when performing the contract. 4C.10 - Provide details of the proportion (i.e. percentage) of the contract that you intend to subcontract: Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract. Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required 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. 4C.6 - 4C.6.1 - Staff delivering the services MUST be a Chartered Occupational Psychologist. Proof of qualification will be requested from the successful Service Provider. 4C.7 - Production and submission of evidence of steps taken to build awareness of the climate emergency and consideration of how the organisation plans to respond to it. This should include details of planned projects and actions to reduce the bidder’s carbon emissions. 4C.10 - Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract. three.2) Conditions related to the contractIII.2) Conditions related to the contract three.2.2) Contract performance conditionsIII.2.2) Contract performance conditions It shall be a condition of the Contract, that if required by the Scottish Government, the appointed Service Provider shall deliver a validly executed Parent Company Guarantee in the form set out in the tender documents. three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contractIII.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. ProcedureSection IV. Procedure four.1) DescriptionIV.1) Description four.1.1) Type of procedureIV.1.1) Type of procedure Open procedure four.1.6) Information about electronic auctionIV.1.6) Information about electronic auction An electronic auction will be used four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes four.2) Administrative informationIV.2) Administrative information four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participateIV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Date 22 November 2024 Local time 12:00pm four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submittedIV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted English four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tenderIV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender) four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tendersIV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders Date 22 November 2024 Local time 12:00pm Section six. Complementary informationSection VI. Complementary information six.1) Information about recurrenceVI.1) Information about recurrence This is a recurrent procurement: No six.2) Information about electronic workflowsVI.2) Information about electronic workflows Electronic ordering will be used Electronic invoicing will be accepted Electronic payment will be used six.3) Additional informationVI.3) Additional information The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 27826. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 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: The tenderer must provide a Community Benefits proposal that is relevant to the subject matter of this contract and supports the Scottish Ministers’ commitment to contributing to the social, economic & environmental well-being of the people of Scotland. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 27826. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 (SC Ref:780963) six.4) Procedures for reviewVI.4) Procedures for review six.4.1) Review bodyVI.4.1) Review body Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court Edinburgh EH1 1LB Country United Kingdom Back to top 1729508983 Support links About us Contact us Accessibility statement Terms and conditions Privacy notice Cookies Data and API All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0 except where otherwise stated. Notices are based on TED XML schema. © European Union, https://ted.europa.eu, 1998–2020 © Crown copyright Review services If you have any concerns about procurement practices, including late payment, you can contact a review service. 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We do this to keep your information secure. 5 minutes remaining until you will be signed out. Continue session Sign out warning you will not be able to undo this action DFP-Workplace Needs Assessments & Coaching for Neurodivergent EmployeesScottish Government  The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission the procurement of occupational psychology services for SG employees. This will involve providing work-based needs assessments for neurodiverse individuals and strategy coaching for specific situations. ... ...  Notice typeF02: Contract noticeClosing22 November 2024, 12:00pmContract locationUKM - ScotlandTotal value £600,000 Publication date18 October 2024, 1:45pm