SPS-02291 SPS Prisoner Listener Scheme

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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

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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 days ago
Submission Deadline: 31 Aug 20264 weeks to go
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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561373
SPS-02291 SPS Prisoner Listener Scheme - 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.
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561581
SPS-02291 SPS Prisoner Listener Scheme - 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.

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