Report Summary
Issued 23 May 2024, this FOI response provides relevant information presented to the Authority's Resources Committee and advises that contract management is the responsibility of Police Scotland. Advice is provided that Police Scotland may hold information.
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Response
The Authority has awarded contracts to Atalian Servest. In December 2023 Atalian Servest and OCS merged their operations and operate under the name OCS.
In terms of the management of police facilities, the Authority has two separate overarching contracts, one for soft facilities management services and another for hard facilities management services (both to Atalian Servest).
The Scottish Police Authority is the organisation named for all contracts across policing. The procurement of services and contracts is undertaken by Police Scotland on the Authority’s behalf. Police Scotland therefore undertake the procurement tendering and appraisal process and are also responsible for subsequent contract management.
The Authority, through its Resources Committee and Board, considered and approved the award of both contracts. In papers provided to the Resources Committee / Board it stated:
“The points below detail the social and economic measures achieved as a result of including “Fair Working Practices” within tender process. Atalian Servest committed to signing up to the Scottish Business Pledge during this contract. They have made a commitment to ensure:
• Payment of the real Living Wage to its employees
• No inappropriate use of zero hours contracts
• Action to address gender pay gap
• Action to managing gaps in staff abilities
• Training and personal development for their workforce and sub-contractors within their supply chain
• Trade and modern apprenticeship programmes and in-house training facility at head offices in Edinburgh
• A range of company policies that promote fair working practices including Equal Opportunities, Equality & Diversity, Corporate Social Responsibility, Anti-slavery & Human Trafficking, Ethical Procurement & Supply, Dignity at Work, Conflict of Interest Flexible Working, Bullying and Harassment and Whistle Blowing Policy
• Flexible working to support sustainable work / life balance and staff wellbeing
• Support TU engagement and representatives.”
As specific contract management is the responsibility of Police Scotland, information may be available by contacting Police Scotland at foi@scotland.police.uk
