QUB/2015/20 Provision of External Investigator Services

Concepts

• investigation services
• belfast
• provision of external investigator services
• high risk investigations
• company of investigators
• investigations
• investigator
• complex investigations
• independent investigations
• internal investigations

Location

Belfast

Description

The University wishes to engage an investigator, or a company of investigators, with a proven track record to undertake investigations into complaints and allegations of misconduct brought by/against students and by/against members of staff. The University also requires the Investigator to provide training to members of University staff involved in relation to handling investigations.

Total Quantity or Scope

The University wishes to engage an investigator, or a company of investigators, with a proven track record to provide the core requirements which shall include, but are not limited to: — conduct complex and high risk investigations on behalf of the University in a fair and objective manner. The provider will be required to undertake independent investigations into complaints and allegations of misconduct brought by/against students and by/against members of staff. Such complaints or allegations may be complex, sensitive or pose a high risk to the University. The provider will have the capacity, experience and expertise to conduct complex investigations in a thorough, robust and timely manner and to reach objective conclusions based on the evidence. — provide training to University staff on how to conduct internal investigations in a fair and objective manner.

Award Detail

Renewal Options

The contract will initially be for a period of 12 months with the option to extend by up to a further 48 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 79720000 - Investigation services

Indicators

• Options are available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.