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SPS-02032 Provision of GPMS Marking Software for the Scottish Prison Service

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "SPS-02032 Provision of GPMS Marking Software for the Scottish Prison Service" has been completed, with the contract awarded to Satisnet Ltd. The buying organisation, Scottish Prison Service, based in Edinburgh, pursued this procurement to acquire Government Protective Marking Software and associated services. The process followed an open procedure, falling under the services category related to public order and safety. The procurement is connected to regional execution in the UKM region. The contract, valued at GBP 8,676.40, was signed on 13th August 2024, marking the conclusion of the award stage of the procurement process.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for technology firms specialising in cybersecurity and data protection solutions. Businesses with experience in software development and maintenance, particularly those focusing on security software, would find this contract beneficial. Additionally, training providers for IT staff could capitalise on the requirement for user and administrator training. Large companies with the ability to meet the comprehensive requirements of the Scottish Prison Service would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, especially those capable of delivering regional services in accordance with local governance and standards.

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Notice Title

SPS-02032 Provision of GPMS Marking Software for the Scottish Prison Service

Notice Description

The SPS (Scottish Prison Service) require a supplier to provide Government Protective Marking Software (GPMS) across the IT equipment that prompts and assists SPS staff to apply the correct GPMS marking to emails. Within this contract, the SPS require for the delivery, installation and maintenance of the software. The SPS will also require for user and administrator training and for the maintenance of the service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS shall 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800589
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531716
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48219300 - Administration software package

48517000 - IT software package

72261000 - Software support services

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,676 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SATISNET

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531716
    SPS-02032 Provision of GPMS Marking Software for the Scottish Prison Service - The SPS (Scottish Prison Service) require a supplier to provide Government Protective Marking Software (GPMS) across the IT equipment that prompts and assists SPS staff to apply the correct GPMS marking to emails. Within this contract, the SPS require for the delivery, installation and maintenance of the software. The SPS will also require for user and administrator training and for the maintenance of the service.

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