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DJUST-Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews Training

Scottish Government

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Scottish Government

Buyer Address: 5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw, Glasgow, UKM, G2 8LU, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Marcia Broadfoot

Contact Email: marcia.broadfoot@gov.scot

Contact Telephone: +44 412425466

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
n/a
Published
05 Dec 2025, 11:25
Deadline
15 Jan 2026, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
80420000 - E-learning services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
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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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 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. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-09T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2031-03-07T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Methodology

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Training Development

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Working with Government, Experts, and Lived Experience

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Ongoing Support and Maintenance

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Staffing

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Risk Management, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery & Project Management

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Community Benefits

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Fair Work First

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