Planning

SPS-02280 Post-Occupancy Evaluation

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Planning

29 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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

The Scottish Prison Service is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "SPS-02280 Post-Occupancy Evaluation," aimed at contracting post-occupancy evaluation services for selected establishments. This initiative falls under the public order and safety industry category and is classified as a service procurement. The process is set to occur in Edinburgh, UK, a region known as UKM75, with key dates including a future notice date scheduled for 30th September 2025. The procurement method involves publicity through a Planned Procurement Notice, with an Invitation to Tender (ITT) following the Contract Notice publication. These procedures will be handled professionally, with documents and opportunities to register available on the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focusing on consultancy services in efficiency analysis, user satisfaction, and environmental impact within public institutions. Organizations skilled in providing third-party insights and evaluations into operational performance will find this contract appealing, especially those in industries aligned with CPV codes 71315200, 73210000, and 79419000. The Scottish Prison Service's commitment to awarding this contract ensures predictability and potential growth, making it an ideal opportunity for service providers looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. This tender's scheduled and transparent approach maximises the potential for competitive participation and engagement from qualified and interested parties.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS-02280 Post-Occupancy Evaluation

Notice Description

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) require a Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) service to gain third-party insights into the performance of selected Establishments from the perspectives for efficiency, user satisfaction, and environmental impact.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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-r6ebe6-0000808651
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538019
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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