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SPS-02126 Provision of Outplacement and In-Placement Services

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is currently at the tender stage for the contract titled "SPS-02126 Provision of Outplacement and In-Placement Services". This procurement falls under the public order and safety category and covers services to be delivered nationwide across Scotland. The tender involves delivering specific service packages to assist SPS staff considering retirement, continuing their careers outside the SPS, or moving internally within the organisation. The contract will span four years with an option for extension up to two years, starting on 26th August 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, and submissions are to be made electronically by 12:00 PM on 26th August 2024. The entire procurement process is conducted through the PCS-Tender system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in outplacement and in-placement services, particularly those experienced in providing career transition support and HR consultancy. Companies offering tailored service packages will find this contract offers substantial potential for sustained engagement, given its duration and scope. SMEs and large firms alike throughout Scotland are well-suited to compete for this tender, especially those with a strong track record in public sector contracts and experience in career transition services.

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Notice Title

SPS-02126 Provision of Outplacement and In-Placement Services

Notice Description

The purpose of this Contract is to provide the SPS with a Supplier to provide outplacement and in-placement services to all members of staff who request it if they are considering leaving the SPS' employment by retirement; wishing to continue their career out with the SPS' organisation or moving internally within the organisation. The Contract will provide specific 'service packages' to meet the three scenarios. The Contract Term shall be 4 years with the option to extend for any number of periods up to a maximum of 2 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS will commence 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 (Scotland) (SPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders on Public Contract Scotland-Tender (PCS-T). Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT

Renewal: there will be an option to extend by up to 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000773844
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515253
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Sep 20241 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
Shirley-Ann Whyte
Contact Email
chris.johnston@prisons.gov.scot, shirley-ann.whyte@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313303779, +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

PAMELA MACPHEE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510909
    SPS-02126 Provision of Outplacement and In-Placement Services - The purpose of this Contract is to provide the SPS with a Supplier to provide outplacement and in-placement services to all members of staff who request it if they are considering leaving the SPS' employment by retirement; wishing to continue their career out with the SPS' organisation or moving internally within the organisation. The Contract will provide specific 'service packages' to meet the three scenarios. The Contract Term shall be 4 years with the option to extend for any number of periods up to a maximum of 2 years.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515253
    SPS-02126 Provision of Outplacement and In-Placement Services - The purpose of this Contract is to provide the SPS with a Supplier to provide outplacement and in-placement services to all members of staff who request it if they are considering leaving the SPS' employment by retirement; wishing to continue their career out with the SPS' organisation or moving internally within the organisation. The Contract will provide specific 'service packages' to meet the three scenarios. The Contract Term shall be 4 years with the option to extend for any number of periods up to a maximum of 2 years.

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