Planning

SPS-02272 Provision of Bedding Items

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Planning

02 Apr 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is planning the procurement of bedding items for its 16 operational establishments, accommodating around 7,500 prisoners across Scotland. This procurement process, under ID SPS-02272, focuses on goods that encompass single duvets, pillowcases, single fitted sheets, single duvet covers, and towels. The procurement falls under the public order and safety industry category and is presently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 2nd June 2025. This tender represents an opportunity for suppliers to engage with a national or federal agency/office, specifically delivering to locations all across Scotland.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers within the textiles and home goods sectors, particularly those specialising in bedding products. The procurement process will follow standard tender procedures, including publication of a Contract Notice and an Invitation to Tender (ITT), which will be evaluated by the SPS. Ideal businesses to compete for this contract would be those with a robust supply chain capable of frequent, large-scale deliveries and the quality assurance systems needed to meet national compliance standards. Engaging in this tender could catalyse expansion into a stable public sector contract, delivering consistent demand and fostering long-term business relationships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS-02272 Provision of Bedding Items

Notice Description

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has a requirement for the Provision of Bedding Items. The SPS is looking for a supplier of these items for its 16 operational establishments where approximately 7,500 prisoners are located across Scotland. The goods supplied under this contract shall include but not limited to: Single Duvets; Pillow Cases; Single Fitted Sheets; Single Duvet Covers; and Towels.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Duvets

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) 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.

Lot 2 - Bedding Items

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) 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795071
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527338
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39143110 - Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishings

39512200 - Duvet covers

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Tegan Gregory
Contact Email
tegan.gregory@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527338
    SPS-02272 Provision of Bedding Items - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has a requirement for the Provision of Bedding Items. The SPS is looking for a supplier of these items for its 16 operational establishments where approximately 7,500 prisoners are located across Scotland. The goods supplied under this contract shall include but not limited to: Single Duvets; Pillow Cases; Single Fitted Sheets; Single Duvet Covers; and Towels.

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