Tender

Operation of Tea Bar at HMP Shotts

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Tender

28 Jun 2019 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service is currently seeking tenders for the operation of the Tea Bar at HMP Shotts, Lanarkshire, focusing on providing a range of snack items and beverages during prison visit sessions. This open procurement process is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 9 August 2019. The contract is expected to last for an initial term of one year, with potential annual renewals based on performance. Interested parties can submit their bids electronically, and a point of contact at HMP Shotts is available for those who wish to view the facility.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly social enterprises or supported businesses, to engage in a community-benefitting service that caters to a vulnerable demographic. Companies with experience in running small cafeteria services, food handling, and hygiene qualifications, alongside a solid financial history, would be well-positioned to compete. The ability to deliver social value and community benefits in such a unique environment could also enhance a company's profile and impact in the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operation of Tea Bar at HMP Shotts

Notice Description

The SPS is seeking a new operator for the Tea Bar /cafeteria retail concession which we want to operate during prison visit sessions at HMP Shotts. The activity may well suit a Social Enterprise or Supported Business either on a staffed or with avolunteer led operating model. However, we will consider any viable offer which meets the service requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Retail concession whereby the operator would provide a staffed service to supply a range of snack items, hot and cold drinks for sale to prison visitors and prisoners during visit times at HMP Shotts. The bid document sets out the expected hours of operation and service requirements. The operator would retain any profit (after costs) from the sales activity.

Renewal: Contract term is flexible. We anticpate a 12 month minimum with annual renewal subject to the operator meeting the service requirement of the retail tea bar concession and wishing / being able to continue providing the service as specified.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000589175
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358668
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

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
Matthew Christie
Contact Email
matthew.christie@sps.pnn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313303775

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
TLM84 North Lanarkshire
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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