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SPS-02053 Personal Development & Learning

Scottish Prison Service

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Mar 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

08 May 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has awarded a contract for the Personal Development & Learning service under procurement reference SPS-02053. This procurement process entails the provision of a comprehensive learning and development service across all SPS establishments, including 14 Scottish Prisons and two Community Custody Units - Bella and Lilias. The awarded contract, valued at £36.4 million, was finalised on 21 February 2025 and focuses on delivering educational services to adults with varying levels of educational engagement, including disadvantaged learners and young offenders. The procurement followed a selective method using a competitive procedure with negotiation, and the contracting process has reached the Award stage, having commenced with the tender stage in May 2024 and concluded with the contract award announcement in March 2025. The provided services encompass screening for learning needs, specialised assessments like dyslexia screening, and alignment with the SPS Development & Learning Strategy "Learning for a Better Future".

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and development services, particularly those experienced in multi-site operations and working within secured environments. The requirements include a high standard of service delivery, including the provision of a varied curriculum, digital learning integration, and compliance with rigorous security and data protection regulations. Large companies with proven track records in the field, possessing relevant qualifications and financial strength (minimum yearly turnover of £10 million), will find this an excellent opportunity to expand their service offerings within the public sector. Additionally, the inclusion of community benefits and an emphasis on employing highly qualified individuals to deliver educational services aligns with the broader objectives of engaging local communities and fostering socio-economic development within the prison system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS-02053 Personal Development & Learning

Notice Description

Provision of prison based 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 Development & Learning Strategy. The SPS has developed the next generation of its Development & Learning Strategy, "Learning for a Better Future" replacing both existing Learning & Skills Strategy (2016-2021) and Employability Strategy (2017-2022). The project team has aimed 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 commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. The procurement followed the Restricted Procedure utilising the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation procurement route. Following publication of the Contract Notice a Single Procurement Document (SPD) was made available to bidders, along with SPS's supporting guidance document. Tender responses were then be evaluated by SPS. Following the evaluation of the SPD, shortlisted bidders were provided with an Invitation to Tender (ITT). The ITT was published by SPS and was 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. The Suppliers noted that all documentation, including the SPD, was only available in electronic form and can be accessed via your web browser. Bidders were 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 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000766125
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525602
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
Large

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
£36,400,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Prison Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DJ
Postcode Area
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

PeoplePlus Group Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504826
    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=MAR525602
    SPS-02053 Personal Development & Learning - Provision of prison based 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 Development & Learning Strategy. The SPS has developed the next generation of its Development & Learning Strategy, "Learning for a Better Future" replacing both existing Learning & Skills Strategy (2016-2021) and Employability Strategy (2017-2022). The project team has aimed 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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