Planning

Scottish Prisons Assessment and Review of Outcomes for Women (SPAROW)

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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07 Jul 2022 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is initiating a procurement process titled "Scottish Prisons Assessment and Review of Outcomes for Women (SPAROW)" to support a research project for the Scottish Prison Service (SPS). This project aims to evaluate the early implementation and outcomes of new women's Community Custody Units (CCUs). The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a planned notice date for future communications set for 5th September 2022. The total value of this contract is £100,000 and it pertains to the services sector, particularly within the general public services category. The location for this project is Edinburgh, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social research, consulting, and community services, particularly those with expertise in gender-focused rehabilitation and support services. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong understanding of women's needs within the justice system and experience in evaluating similar community projects would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process may allow companies to contribute to innovative solutions aimed at improving outcomes for women in custody and to expand their portfolio in public service contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scottish Prisons Assessment and Review of Outcomes for Women (SPAROW)

Notice Description

Please note: This information is subject to change. Due to summer leave, questions will not be answered before Thursday 21 July 2022. The Scottish Government's Justice Analytical Services Division (JAS), wishes to commission, on behalf of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), a research project to evaluate the implementation and early emerging outcomes of SPS's new women's Community Custody Units (CCUs). Please see attached documentation for additional information and Request for Information (RFI) Questions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The two CCUs are an innovative new model of custody in Scotland, intended to support the needs of women who will benefit from closer community contact and access to local services, to create and sustain independence in preparation for successful reintegration into the community. Each CCU is comprised of a number of small accommodation units and a community hub where women can meet with visitors and a range of services and activities will be delivered. Their essential details are in the table below, and more information about the CCUs can be found here: https://www.sps.gov.uk/Corporate/Information/CommunityCustodyUnits.aspx. Additional information and RFI questions can be found in the attached document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000699635
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453362
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Sep 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
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
TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

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