Planning

SPS-02348 Virtual Visits

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Planning

15 Apr 2026 at 07:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is planning a procurement process to acquire software to support virtual visits across its estate, classified under video conferencing software development services. This planned tender, identified as SPS-02348, aims to secure services for not only the development of the software but also for ongoing support and maintenance. At the planning stage, the procurement is scheduled to progress with an Invitation to Tender (ITT) to be published following the Contract Notice. Key dates include a future notice date set for 22 May 2026, with the procurement effort to be carried out across the UKM region, within the full SPS estate. The initiative is underpinned by legal standards compliant with CELEX directives and covered by GPA, indicating a structured and internationally cognisant approach.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in video conferencing and software management, particularly those with experience in servicing national agencies and dealing with public order and safety sectors. Firms that excel in delivering robust, scalable, and secure software solutions in the UK are well-suited to compete for this contract, which emphasises sustainable support and continuous service delivery. Considering the detailed requirements and scope, businesses capable of conforming to SPS's high standards and legal frameworks are ideally positioned to benefit from this contractual opportunity.

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Notice Title

SPS-02348 Virtual Visits

Notice Description

The SPS are seeking a supplier to provide software to be used to fascilitate virtual visits across the SPS estate. The supplier shall also be required to provide continued support and maintenance as part of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (SPD) 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06826c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033974-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48515000 - Video conferencing software package

72212515 - Video conferencing software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 May 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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