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SPS-02291 SPS Prisoner Listener Scheme

Scottish Prison Service

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

04 Aug 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Planning

31 Jul 2026 at 01:00

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

The Scottish Prison Service is procuring a prisoner listener scheme providing support services for people in custody who are vulnerable to self-harm, suicide or mental health crises. The requirement is intended to contribute to the care and wellbeing of prisoners during their custodial sentence. This is a service contract, with delivery across Scotland. The procurement is relevant to organisations able to provide structured support for vulnerable people in prison settings, particularly those working in suicide prevention, self-harm reduction, mental health support, peer-support schemes or related custodial care. The Scottish Prison Service is the buying organisation and will use the service across its prison estate. The procurement is classified under health-related services, reflecting its focus on care and support rather than goods, construction or general facilities management.

The process has reached tender: the Scottish Prison Service invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submissions required in English. Bidders were to respond to a Request for Quotation issued through the buyer’s tendering system, and responses were to be evaluated in line with that RFQ. The submission deadline was 31 August 2026 at 10:00 UTC, with bid opening and the start of the award period scheduled for the same time. The contract period is 1,440 days, with an optional three-year extension. The requirement is a single lot. Variants are not allowed, and the procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. The contract notice states that the buyer intends to award a contract in good faith.

This opportunity suits specialist organisations with practical experience supporting people at risk of suicide, self-harm or mental health crisis, especially in secure, custodial or similarly structured environments. Relevant suppliers are likely to include charities, social enterprises, healthcare providers and specialist support organisations able to design and deliver a dependable prisoner listener or peer-support service. The work calls for capability in safeguarding vulnerable adults, recognising and responding to distress, suicide prevention, mental health awareness, referral and escalation arrangements, and working within prison operating requirements. Bidders should be able to mobilise and manage delivery across the Scottish prison estate, work constructively with prison staff and maintain consistent service quality over a substantial contract term. Organisations with established governance, trained personnel and experience delivering sensitive support programmes are well placed to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS-02291 SPS Prisoner Listener Scheme

Notice Description

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is looking for a supplier to provide services that contribute to the care of those who are vulnerable to self-harm, suicide or any mental health crises while serving a custodial sentence.

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, a Request for Quotation (RFQ) 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 RFQ.

Renewal: optional 3 year extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838988
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561581
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
Postcode Area
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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