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01866 Provision of a Kiosk Solution Proof of Concept at HMP Shotts

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Mar 2024 at 10:36

Award

19 Feb 2024 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has awarded a contract for the provision of a Kiosk Solution Proof of Concept at HMP Shotts. The contract, valued at £85,000, was signed on 15th February 2024. The SPS aims to pilot and continue the KIOSK Service at HMP Shotts, with potential extensions, and has awarded the contract to Unilink Software Limited. The procurement method used was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition to ensure continuity of service at HMP Shotts.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in computer-related services, particularly in the area of computer platforms, terminals, and professional services. The focus is on ongoing service provision and associated maintenance at HMP Shotts. Businesses interested in providing technological solutions to enhance prison services and improve operational efficiencies would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts within the public safety industry.

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Notice Title

01866 Provision of a Kiosk Solution Proof of Concept at HMP Shotts

Notice Description

The SPS is currently piloting a KIOSK Service at HMP Shotts as a result of a Proof of Concept. SPS requires the on-going provision of this service and associated maintenance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SPS intends to make a direct award to Unilink Software Limited for the on-going service and maintenance of the KIOSK system at HMP Shotts for a period of 1 year (plus up to an additional 2 years extension option on a 1+1 basis).

Procurement Information

Continuity of service is required at HMP Shotts due to their reliance on the Kiosk service while the national in-cell services contract tender process is being undertaken. This is primarily due to the operational risk associated with removing the Kiosk service and as a result of both users and SPS staff being heavily reliant on the Kiosk service (including the time saving it has achieved by moving away from manual, paper based processes).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043afc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007806-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

30211300 - Computer platforms

30231100 - Computer terminals

72500000 - Computer-related services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£353,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
SPS Procurement
Contact Email
spsprocurementcmt@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313303790

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DJ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNILINK SOFTWARE

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