Award

01827 Online Learning Platform for SPS

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Tender

30 Oct 2020 at 00:00

Planning

24 Sep 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service, headquartered in Edinburgh, initiated a procurement process for an online Learning Platform intended to enhance staff training across its facilities. Classified under public order and safety services, this tender was originally outlined as a planned procurement in September 2020, progressed to an active tender phase by November 2020, and has undergone various stages with its latest update in July 2025 indicating a closure with an unsuccessful award status. This open procedure attracted interest with a submission deadline of 30th November 2020, indicating the structured start of contract evaluations from 1st December 2020. Although intended for successful contract execution, the procurement was eventually discontinued.

This tender represented a potential growth avenue for businesses specialising in digital learning solutions and IT services, particularly those accredited with ISO certifications and robust data handling practices, as required by the Scottish Prison Service. The process emphasised fair work practices and compliance with regulatory frameworks, offering opportunities for companies that meet the set insurance and operational requirements. Despite its cancellation, firms engaging in this sector might still explore future tenders from the Scottish Prison Service, given the Organisation's commitment to continual staff development and service improvement within the public safety domain.

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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.. Full details of SPS requirements are available via PCS-T.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000631611
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535525
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
30 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Oct 2020Expired
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
Catharine Dempsey, Frances McGuire
Contact Email
catharine.dempsey@sps.pnn.gov.uk, frances.mcguire@sps.pnn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313303572, +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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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