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SPS-02053 Personal Development & Learning

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2024 at 00:00

Tender

02 May 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service has launched a procurement process for the provision of prison-based Personal Development and Learning Services throughout Scotland. The tender, titled SPS-02053 Personal Development & Learning, falls under the public order and safety industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for tender submission set for the 3rd of June 2024. The service will be delivered to adults and young offenders in prisons across Scotland, aligning with the SPS Personal Development & Learning Strategy. The procurement method is selective, employing a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, especially those with experience in delivering education and skills development services within a prison setting. Organisations with expertise in providing varied curriculums, conducting learning needs assessments, and supporting progress against strategic plans will find this opportunity suitable. The Scottish Prison Service, being the buying organisation, is seeking service providers with capabilities in educational engagement, dyslexia screening, and employability strategies. Businesses interested in this opportunity should be prepared for an electronic submission process and adhere to the specific qualification and technical requirements outlined in the Invitation to Tender.

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Notice Title

SPS-02053 Personal Development & Learning

Notice Description

Provision of prison based Personal Development and Learning Service throughout Scotland in the public prisons operated by the SPS. The services will be provided to adults with varying degrees of pre-existing educational engagement; disadvantaged learners; 'young offenders' in custody (18-24): & occasionally 'young persons' in custody (16-17). The services will include delivery of a varied curriculum of learning & skills in prisons; learning needs screening of persons following admission to custody; specialist screening (e.g. dyslexia) where required; & working with SPS to ensure progress against the SPS Personal Development & Learning Strategy. The SPS is currently developing the next generation of its Personal Development & Learning Strategy, replacing both existing Learning & Skills Strategy (2016-2021) and Employability Strategy (2017-2022). The project team aims to create a single strategy which aligns with the Objectives and Principles set out in the current SPS Corporate Plan (2023-28).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS shall commence this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. The procurement will follow the Restricted Procedure utilising the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation procurement route. Following publication of this Contract Notice a Single Procurement Document (SPD) will be made available to bidders, along with SPS's supporting guidance document. Tender responses will then be evaluated by SPS. Following the evaluation of the SPD, shortlisted bidders will be provided with an Invitation to Tender (ITT). The ITT will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders via the Public Contract Scotland Tender (PCS-T) portal, an e-Tendering System which can be accessed via the Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) website. Supplier shall note that all documentation, including the SPD, is only available in electronic form and can be accessed via your web browser. Bidders are required to complete the Online Qualification and Technical SPD (Scotland) Questionnaire on PCS-T.

Renewal: There will be an optional extension period of up to a further 48 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000765322
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504830
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80490000 - Operation of an educational centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20241 years 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
Jenny Cleworth
Contact Email
jennifer.cleworth@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313303778

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504376
    SPS-02053 Personal Development & Learning - Provision of prison based Personal Development and Learning Service throughout Scotland in the public prisons operated by the SPS. The services will be provided to adults with varying degrees of pre-existing educational engagement; disadvantaged learners; 'young offenders' in custody (18-24): & occasionally 'young persons' in custody (16-17). The services will include delivery of a varied curriculum of learning & skills in prisons; learning needs screening of persons following admission to custody; specialist screening (e.g. dyslexia) where required; & working with SPS to ensure progress against the SPS Personal Development & Learning Strategy. The SPS is currently developing the next generation of its Personal Development & Learning Strategy, replacing both existing Learning & Skills Strategy (2016-2021) and Employability Strategy (2017-2022). The project team aims to create a single strategy which aligns with the Objectives and Principles set out in the current SPS Corporate Plan (2023-28).
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504830
    SPS-02053 Personal Development & Learning - Provision of prison based Personal Development and Learning Service throughout Scotland in the public prisons operated by the SPS. The services will be provided to adults with varying degrees of pre-existing educational engagement; disadvantaged learners; 'young offenders' in custody (18-24): & occasionally 'young persons' in custody (16-17). The services will include delivery of a varied curriculum of learning & skills in prisons; learning needs screening of persons following admission to custody; specialist screening (e.g. dyslexia) where required; & working with SPS to ensure progress against the SPS Personal Development & Learning Strategy. The SPS is currently developing the next generation of its Personal Development & Learning Strategy, replacing both existing Learning & Skills Strategy (2016-2021) and Employability Strategy (2017-2022). The project team aims to create a single strategy which aligns with the Objectives and Principles set out in the current SPS Corporate Plan (2023-28).

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