DFP-Workplace Needs Assessments & Coaching for Neurodivergent Employees Scottish Government DFP-Workplace Needs Assessments & Coaching for Neurodivergent Employees Scottish Government DFP-Workplace Needs Assessments & Coaching for Neurodivergent EmployeesThe 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. Reference no:OCT493326 Published by:Scottish Government Published to:External Deadline date:22/11/2024 Notice Type:Contract notice OCID:ocds-h6vhtk-04adbd Location: UK - All UK - All Value:- Summary OCID:ocds-h6vhtk-04adbdPublished by:Scottish GovernmentAuthority ID:AA26920Publication date:22 October 2024Deadline date:22 November 2024Notice type:Contract NoticeHas documents:NoHas SPD:NoHas Carbon Reduction Plan:N/A Abstract 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. Full notice text Contract noticeSection I: Contracting authority I.1) Name and addressesScottish Government4 Atlantic Quay, 70 York StGlasgowG2 8EAUK Contact person: Caitlin Fullarton Telephone: +44 412425466 E-mail: caitlin.fullarton@gov.scot NUTS: UKMInternet address(es) Main address: http://www.scotland.gov.uk Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482I.2) Joint procurementThe contract is awarded by a central purchasing bodyI.3) CommunicationThe 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.htmlAdditional information can be obtained from the abovementioned addressTenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.htmlElectronic 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.htmlI.4) Type of the contracting authorityMinistry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisionsI.5) Main activityGeneral public servicesSection II: ObjectII.1) Scope of the procurementII.1.1) TitleDFP-Workplace Needs Assessments & Coaching for Neurodivergent Employees Reference number: 700678II.1.2) Main CPV code85121270 II.1.3) Type of contractServicesII.1.4) Short descriptionThe 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.II.1.5) Estimated total valueValue excluding VAT: 600 000.00 GBPII.1.6) Information about lots This contract is divided into lots: No II.2) DescriptionII.2.3) Place of performanceNUTS code:UKMII.2.4) Description of the procurementNeurodiversity 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.II.2.5) Award criteriaCriteria below: Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 70 Price / Weighting: 30II.2.6) Estimated valueValue excluding VAT: 600 000.00 GBPII.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.II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invitedII.2.10) Information about variants Variants will be accepted: No II.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.II.2.13) Information about European Union funds The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical informationIII.1) Conditions for participationIII.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registersList and brief description of conditions:4A.1 - Professional or Trade Registers EnrolmentBidders 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.III.1.2) Economic and financial standingList 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 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 obligationIII.1.3) Technical and professional abilityList 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 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 termsb) ≥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.III.2) Conditions related to the contractIII.2.2) Contract performance conditionsIt 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.III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contractObligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contractSection IV: ProcedureIV.1) DescriptionIV.1.1) Type of procedure Open procedure IV.1.6) Information about electronic auctionAn electronic auction will be usedIV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes IV.2) Administrative informationIV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Date: 22/11/2024 Local time: 12:00IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submittedENIV.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) IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders Date: 22/11/2024 Local time: 12:00Section VI: Complementary informationVI.1) Information about recurrence This is a recurrent procurement: No VI.2) Information about electronic workflowsElectronic ordering will be usedElectronic invoicing will be acceptedElectronic payment will be usedVI.3) Additional informationThe 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=2343A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363Community 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=2343A 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)VI.4) Procedures for reviewVI.4.1) Review bodyEdinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace CourtEdinburghEH1 1LBUKVI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice18/10/2024 Coding Commodity categories ID Title Parent category 85121270Psychiatrist or psychologist servicesMedical practice services Delivery locations ID Description 100UK - All Alert region restrictions The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions. ID Description There are no alert restrictions for this notice. About the buyer Main contact:caitlin.fullarton@gov.scotAdmin contact:N/aTechnical contact:N/aOther contact:N/a Further information Date Details No further information has been uploaded.