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SPS-02141 Provision of Control & Restraint External Assurance

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has awarded a contract titled "SPS-02141 Provision of Control & Restraint External Assurance." This procurement, which falls under the services category in the Public order and safety industry, took place through an open procedure and is situated in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement process included multiple stages, with the planning stage announced on 8th February 2024 and the tender stage commencing on 13th June 2024. The contract was awarded on 5th February 2025, with the contract being signed on 29th October 2024. The primary objective of this contract is to secure external verification of the SPS's internal quality assurance and assessment practices regarding their Control & Restraint training programme, ensuring compliance with established standards.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in external verification, quality assurance, and assessment services, particularly those experienced with public safety and training programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like GTS Solutions CIC, which was awarded the contract, are ideal candidates due to the specific scale and specialised nature of the services required. Engaging in such public sector contracts can enable businesses to enhance their reputation, gain valuable experience, and secure a stable source of revenue through ongoing government partnerships.

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Notice Title

SPS-02141 Provision of Control & Restraint External Assurance

Notice Description

The SPS are looking to arrange a contract to attain external verification of the internal quality assurance and assessment of the Control & Restraint (C&R) training programme that is outline within their C&R Assurance Framework document. The external verification is to evaluate the internal assessment practice, procedures and quality assurance activity of the SPS, to ensure compliance with directed program standards and to ensure the programme is fit for purpose.

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) including the Single Procurement Document (SPD) 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: Contract for 3 years with an option to extend

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000756706
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523320
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,136 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2024Expired
Award Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 2-3 years
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
Shirley-Ann Whyte
Contact Email
alan.mcconnach@prisons.gov.scot, shirley-ann.whyte@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313303790, +44 1313303870

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DJ
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

GTS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498377
    SPS-02141 Provision of Control & Restraint External Assurance - The SPS are looking to arrange a contract to attain external verification of the internal quality assurance and assessment of the Control & Restraint (C&R) training programme that is outline within their C&R Assurance Framework document. The external verification is to evaluate the internal assessment practice, procedures and quality assurance activity of the SPS, to ensure compliance with directed program standards and to ensure the programme is fit for purpose.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507419
    SPS-02141 Provision of Control & Restraint External Assurance - The SPS are looking to arrange a contract to attain external verification of the internal quality assurance and assessment of the Control & Restraint (C&R) training programme that is outline within their C&R Assurance Framework document. The external verification is to evaluate the internal assessment practice, procedures and quality assurance activity of the SPS, to ensure compliance with directed program standards and to ensure the programme is fit for purpose.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523320
    SPS-02141 Provision of Control & Restraint External Assurance - The SPS are looking to arrange a contract to attain external verification of the internal quality assurance and assessment of the Control & Restraint (C&R) training programme that is outline within their C&R Assurance Framework document. The external verification is to evaluate the internal assessment practice, procedures and quality assurance activity of the SPS, to ensure compliance with directed program standards and to ensure the programme is fit for purpose.

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