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01827 Online Learning Platform for SPS

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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25 Jul 2025 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) was for an "Online Learning Platform for SPS," focusing on e-learning services within the public order and safety industry. The project was to service the entire SPS estate in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKM region, aiming to adapt the learning platform to the organisation's needs. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with SPS intending to award a contract after evaluating tender responses. However, the procurement stage was marked as cancelled, and the open procedure did not progress towards awarding a contract. The latest update on this process was recorded on 25th July 2025.

This tender presented potential business growth opportunities for firms specialising in digital learning solutions and educational platform development. The procurement aimed to integrate a learner-centred approach tailored to the unique safety and compliance requirements of the SPS. Companies with expertise in creating adaptive e-learning environments, particularly those familiar with CPV classification 80420000, would have been well-suited to compete. Engaging in such tenders could compound the credibility and portfolio of businesses that provide customisable, scalable educational services, positioning them for future opportunities with similar public organisations.

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Notice Title

01827 Online Learning Platform for SPS

Notice Description

SPS requires an online Learning Platform for staff across the SPS estate. The Platform shall be adapted to meet the needs of the Organisation with a learner centered approach to support our staff learning requirements to stay safe and compliant.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SPS has commenced this procurement process with the intention of awarding a contract. An Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT. Additional information: Full details of SPS requirements are available via PCS-T.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05669c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043279-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Frances McGuire
Contact Email
frances.mcguire@sps.pnn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313303773

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9HW
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

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