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DFS - Emma Caldwell Public Inquiry - Support and Counselling Service
Scottish Government · Central government
In brief
Scottish Government has announced plans to buy care work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The estimated value is £275,000 excluding VAT.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 45 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
The Scottish Ministers require a professional psychological first aid and counselling service on behalf of the Emma Caldwell Inquiry (“ECI” or the “Inquiry”). The Inquiry will take witness statements at an early stage and lead oral evidence at its hearings venue which will be broadcast via its website and YouTube channel. During the witness statement taking phase, at Public Hearings and at all other stages, the Inquiry requires psychological first aid and counselling services to be available in order to support those providing evidence. The appointed Service Provider must have the necessary experience, ability, capacity, and resilience to perform the services described in this specification.
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Prior information notice · notice 107759-2026
About the buyer
Scottish GovernmentLast 12 months
Procurements
118Awards
53Suppliers it has used most for care
- Combat Stress1 contract
- Partners in Advocacy1 contract
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From notice 107759-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 12 November 2026.