Planning

SPS-02348 Virtual Visits

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Planning

15 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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

The Scottish Prison Service is initiating a procurement process to secure software for facilitating virtual visits across its estate. The contract will also require ongoing support and maintenance from the supplier. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with notable documents set to be published following the Contract Notice. Interested parties should note the Invitation to Tender, scheduled for release on 22nd May 2026, which will include the Single Procurement Document. The procurement falls under the services category within the public order and safety sector, with all delivery taking place across the full SPS estate in UKM.

This planned procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in virtual communication tools tailored for public institutions. Companies with robust support and maintenance capabilities will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The supplier chosen will play a vital role in enhancing the connectivity within the Scottish Prison Service, thereby providing an excellent opportunity to establish a significant presence in the government sector through collaborative development and sustained service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS-02348 Virtual Visits

Notice Description

The SPS are seeking a supplier to provide software to be used to fascilitate virtual visits across the SPS estate. The supplier shall also be required to provide continued support and maintenance as part of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS has commenced 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) including the Single Procurement Document (SPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829408
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553862
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - 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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48515000 - Video conferencing software package

72212515 - Video conferencing software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 May 20264 weeks to go
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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