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SPS-02094 High Needs Social Care at HMP Glenochil

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service, headquartered at One Lochside, Edinburgh, has recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "SPS-02094 High Needs Social Care at HMP Glenochil." This tender falls within the Public Order and Safety industry category and pertains to the provision of social care services at HMP Glenochil, located in the UKM region. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication due to the challenges in securing suitable care providers. The contract was awarded to Cera Care Operations (Scotland) Limited, with the contract becoming active on 29th November 2023. The entire process, initiated under a light-touch regime, accommodated the specific requirements of working within a prison environment amidst a national shortage of care workers.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of social care services, particularly those equipped to handle high-needs care in challenging environments such as prisons. Large care providers like Cera Care Operations (Scotland) Limited have successfully secured this contract, indicating the suitability of well-established organisations with the resources to meet stringent service requirements. Businesses looking to expand in sectors requiring specialised care under demanding conditions might find similar tenders to be significant growth avenues.

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Notice Title

SPS-02094 High Needs Social Care at HMP Glenochil

Notice Description

Provision of Social Care to assist with daily personal care.

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.

Procurement Information

Availability of suitable care providers difficult to secure due to national shortage of care workers and the challenges of working in a prison environment. Scotland Excel Framework is restricted in suppliers suitable for the SPS and location. SPS used the light-touch regime for this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000774653
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511590
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£204,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20232 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
Susan Jack
Contact Email
susan.jack@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313303790

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

CERA CARE OPERATIONS (SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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