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SPS-02348 Virtual Visits

Scottish Prison Service

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Jul 2026 at 08:43

Tender Notice
Planning

15 Apr 2026 at 08:31

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS), based in Edinburgh, is initiating a public procurement process for the development of video conferencing software to facilitate virtual visits across the SPS estate. Currently in the tender stage, the procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on video conferencing software development. The contract, identified as SPS-02348 Virtual Visits, follows an open procurement method. Key dates include the tender period ending on 24th August 2026 at 14:00 (BST) and the award period commencing immediately thereafter. Interested parties are invited to submit their bids electronically, with the contract set to run for an initial 36 months with the possibility of a 24-month extension.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions particularly in video conferencing, as it encompasses both the development and ongoing support of the software. It is particularly suitable for firms experienced in working with public sector agencies and capable of meeting the technical and economic selection criteria set by the SPS. With a performance term requiring robust liability insurance and a substantial project duration, companies with a proven track record in similar large-scale, long-term projects will find this an excellent prospect for expansion and growth in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

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.

Renewal: up to a further 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06826c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065415-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

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
13 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
22 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This contract term is 36 months with the option to extend up to a further 24 months.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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