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01542 Virtual Visits Families Contact Centre

Scottish Prison Service

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jun 2020 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Award

17 Mar 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service, located in Edinburgh, is conducting an award process for the "01542 Virtual Visits Families Contact Centre" tender. This procurement is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on public order and safety. The project centres around the operation of two video link units in Aberdeen city centre, aimed at facilitating virtual visits for families of those under the care of the service. The procurement method employed is limited, meaning the contract, valued at £300,000, was awarded without a prior call for competition, with the contracting being finalised on 28th September 2018.

This opportunity is particularly relevant to businesses specialising in operational services for communication technologies, especially those with experience in supporting public organisations. Companies like Apex Scotland, which has already been awarded the contract, play a pivotal role in maintaining these essential connections between families and individuals in care. This ongoing project can create further avenues for growth for businesses capable of delivering similar technological solutions and operational support, ensuring they meet the needs of public sector clients in the realm of safety and communication.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

01542 Virtual Visits Families Contact Centre

Notice Description

The SPS has an ongoing requirement for the operation of 2 video link units, located within Aberdeen city centre, used to maintain contact between families and those in our care, via virtual visits. The video link units are property of SPS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS intends to undertake a direct award to Apex Scotland to continue the operation and facilitation of virtual visits between those in our care and their families. SPS intends to award a 1 year contract with the option to extend for a further year.

Procurement Information

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000617076
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388186
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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 9HW
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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Apex Scotland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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