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01920 The Provision of Inplacement and Outplacement Services

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service is conducting an open tender for "The Provision of Inplacement and Outplacement Services", aimed at supporting staff considering transitions from their current roles within the organisation. This procurement, which has reached the award stage, was concluded on November 30, 2021, and the awarded contract was valued at £20,000. The services are to be delivered across the SPS estate in Edinburgh, UK, with relevant documentation issued through their official procurement channels.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for consulting firms specialising in career transition services, particularly those with expertise in outplacement and in-placement support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and firms familiar with the public sector are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the Scottish Prison Service’s focus on staff support during career changes. With the growing need for such services, businesses that can demonstrate relevant experience may find significant potential for growth in this space.

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Notice Title

01920 The Provision of Inplacement and Outplacement Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires a Supplier to provide out-placement and in-placement services to members of staff that request it if they are considering leaving their current role within SPS. This may include retirement; pursuing a career out with the SPS or moving internally within the organisation.

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) 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: Option for 12 month extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000658701
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434875
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79634000 - Career guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
30 Nov 20214 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Catharine Dempsey, Christine Hutchison, SPS Procurement
Contact Email
catharine.dempsey@sps.pnn.gov.uk, christine.hutchison@sps.pnn.gov.uk, spsprocurementcmt@sps.pnn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313303572, +44 1313303790

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAMELA MACPHEE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421720
    01920 The Provision of Inplacement and Outplacement Services - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires a Supplier to provide out-placement and in-placement services to members of staff that request it if they are considering leaving their current role within SPS. This may include retirement; pursuing a career out with the SPS or moving internally within the organisation.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423466
    01920 The Provision of Inplacement and Outplacement Services - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires a Supplier to provide out-placement and in-placement services to members of staff that request it if they are considering leaving their current role within SPS. This may include retirement; pursuing a career out with the SPS or moving internally within the organisation.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431340
    01920 The Provision of Inplacement and Outplacement Services - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires a Supplier to provide out-placement and in-placement services to members of staff that request it if they are considering leaving their current role within SPS. This may include retirement; pursuing a career out with the SPS or moving internally within the organisation.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434875
    01920 The Provision of Inplacement and Outplacement Services - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires a Supplier to provide out-placement and in-placement services to members of staff that request it if they are considering leaving their current role within SPS. This may include retirement; pursuing a career out with the SPS or moving internally within the organisation.

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