Planning

SPS-02115 Nutritional Analysis Software

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Planning

09 Jul 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is in the planning stage of procuring nutritional analysis software, as detailed in the planned procurement notice SPS-02115. The software will be essential for analysing nutrition, allergens, and cost of recipes and menus, reflecting a focus on public order and safety within the industry category. Situated in Edinburgh, this procurement process is significant for suppliers interested in providing goods within the region UKM. A Prior Information Notice (PIN) has been issued with a future notice date of 28th July 2025, inviting initial interest and discussion about the project's scope before the tendering stage commences.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and nutritional analysis solutions. Companies with expertise in delivering complex software that can manage and process dietary data efficiently are ideally suited to compete. Being covered by the GPA, it offers potential for both local and international suppliers to engage with the Scottish Prison Service, promoting growth through participation in an influential public safety-related project. Interested parties should contact the SPS representative to express their interest and gain access to the tender documents as this procurement reaches further stages.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS-02115 Nutritional Analysis Software

Notice Description

The SPS require a supplier to provide a Nutritional Analysis Software. The software shall allow the analysis of nutrition, allergen information and cost of recipes and menus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to determine interest within the marketplace for this project. Those who are interested in this PIN should contact the SPS representative detailed in this PIN in the first instance to discuss the scope further. They will then have the opportunity to request to access the tender documentation and bid shortly thereafter.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803580
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534328
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

48 - Software package and information systems

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jul 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
Christina McKelvie
Contact Email
christina.mckelvie@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313303858

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

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