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Prison Visitor Centres (PVCs) Review

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Oct 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Sep 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, located at 5 Atlantic Quay, Glasgow, is inviting tenders for the Prison Visitor Centres (PVCs) Review. This contract is aimed at providing research services to the Justice Analytical Services Division. The procurement is being conducted as an open procedure, falling under the category of services, particularly general public services. Bidders are required to submit their tenders electronically by 30th September 2025, and the contract's award will commence on the same day. The primary focus of this project is in the UKM region, with a total value of £65,000. The entire contract period will span from 27th October 2025 to 31st March 2026, with potential for a three-month extension. Milestones include fieldwork from October 2025 to January 2026, an interim report in December 2025, and a final report submission in March 2026.

This procurement opportunity presents businesses, particularly those specialising in research services, with a chance to collaborate with the Scottish Government in evaluating and enhancing support services provided by Prison Visitor Centres. Ideal candidates are organisations experienced in public service research with the capability to gather and analyse data effectively. The project's findings could present a platform for growth through the development of valuable insights and strategic recommendations for improving PVC operations. Companies able to meet the selection criteria, which include demonstrating robust supply chain management and ensuring subcontractor payments, will find vying for this contract advantageous for expanding their portfolio within public sector research projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prison Visitor Centres (PVCs) Review

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract to a consortium of external service providers, led by Figure 8 Consultancy Services Limited, for the provision of research services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Prison Visitors' Centres (PVCs) are independent services provided by non-statutory, not for profit organisations independent of the prisons they work alongside. PVCs aim to provide accessible services to all family members and visitors to prisons, including those who do not go into the prison to visit their family member/friend. There are currently 11 PVCs and 3 'Support Services' across the custodial estate. The aim of the review is to explore and review the nature of PVC support services at establishments for families affected by imprisonment (which complements work by SPS); and, learn from current practice, needs and priorities to consider options for the future development of support services. It is anticipated this will include reflection on capacity and resources. The inclusion and involvement of the PVC providers, Families Outside, the National PVC Steering Group, and families/individuals affected by imprisonment will be central to meeting the aim of this commission. In addition to progress reports the Service Provider will be required to produce and deliver a final report and deliver presentations to the Research Advisory Group. - Fieldwork: October-January 2026 - Interim Progress Report or Presentation: December 2025 - Satisfactory Draft Final Report: February 2026 - Satisfactory Final Report, with Executive Summary: March 2026. The period of the contract is from and including 30 October 2025 to and including 31 March 2026. The Scottish Government may, by giving notice to the service provider, extend the period of the contract to a date falling no later than 30 June 2026.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a period of up to 3 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793093
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542254
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,967 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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 Government
Additional Buyers

Edinburgh Napier University

University of Strathclyde

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Edinburgh Napier University

Figure 8 Consultancy Service Ltd

University of Strathclyde

Further Information

Notice Documents

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