Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
UK
Contact person: Marcia Broadfoot
Telephone: +44 412425466
E-mail: marcia.broadfoot@gov.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotland.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
DJUST-Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews Training
Reference number: Case 798573
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80420000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The training requirement involves the development, delivery, and evaluation of a series of learning modules aimed at supporting professionals undertaking Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews (DHSRs) in Scotland, as well as other individuals who would be involved in the process, such as advocates and families, friends, and communities of the victim or the perpetrator. This training is designed to improve the skills and knowledge of those who play key roles in the DHSR process, enabling them to undertake effective and meaningful reviews.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
250 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The training requirement involves the development, delivery, and evaluation of a series of learning modules aimed at supporting professionals undertaking Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews (DHSRs) in Scotland, as well as other individuals who would be involved in the process, such as advocates and families, friends, and communities of the victim or the perpetrator. This training is designed to improve the skills and knowledge of those who play key roles in the DHSR process, enabling them to undertake effective and meaningful reviews.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Methodology
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Training Development
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Working with Government, Experts, and Lived Experience
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Ongoing Support and Maintenance
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Staffing
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Risk Management, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery & Project Management
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Community Benefits
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5%
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The Contract may be extended by up to 24 months to a date falling no later than Friday 11 March 2033.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-080068
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 793406
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/03/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse Limited (AAFDA)
30 Commercial Road, Swindon
England
SN1 5NS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties
Proportion: 48 %
Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted:
The organisations will be sub-contracted by AAFDA to develop and deliver specific aspects of the Training Packages.
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Question Scoring Methodology for Award Criteria outlined in Invitation to Tender
0 Unacceptable. Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement.
1 Poor. Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response addresses some elements of the requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be fulfilled.
2 Acceptable. Response is relevant and acceptable. The response addresses a broad understanding of the requirement but may lack details on how the requirement will be fulfilled in certain areas.
3 Good. Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding and provides details on how the requirements will be fulfilled.
4 Excellent. Response is completely relevant and excellent overall.
Please note there are minimum requirements concerning Cyber Security for this contract.
Tenderers are also asked to confirm:
that they will pay staff that are involved in the delivery of services under the contract, at least the real Living Wage.
they will meet standards on payment of subcontractors
Tenderers who do not pass these questions will not be subject to Commercial Analysis. As a result the tender will not be considered further.
Bidders must complete the SPD (Scotland) to demonstrate adherence to the Exclusion and Selection Criteria for this procurement.
If there are named subcontractors/technicians upon which the bidder will rely to meet the selection criteria, these named parties must complete and reattach the SPD Supplier Response Form attached to SPD.
(SC Ref:825563)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
UK
Telephone: +44 1312252525
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/03/2026