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SPS-02362 Ready To Use And Modular Prison Accommodation Options Assessment

Scottish Prison Service

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11 Aug 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service commissioned independent advisory services to assess options for ready-to-use and modular prison accommodation. The work covers feasibility and options advice on whether, and how, these forms of accommodation could meet the Service’s requirements. It is a professional construction advisory service, classified under CPV 71241000 for feasibility study, advisory service and analysis. Delivery is in Edinburgh, for the Scottish Prison Service. The requirement relates specifically to prison accommodation rather than general building, facilities management or standard consultancy work, so it is most relevant to firms with experience advising public-sector or custodial clients on accommodation options, construction feasibility and the practical use of modular or ready-to-use facilities.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded through a limited procedure without prior publication of a competition notice. The Scottish Prison Service used a direct call-off under the Crown Commercial Service RM6165 Framework for Construction Professional Services. One electronic bid was recorded. Mace Consulting Limited was selected for the single lot, and the contract was signed on 8 June 2026. The contract value is £24,360, including the published currency of GBP. The award was made under the framework’s direct-award route for this type of feasibility and advisory requirement. The process was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. The contract is recorded as active; its operational period is not stated in the published outcome.

For a supplier that did not win, this award demonstrates a defined Scottish Prison Service demand for independent advice on ready-to-use and modular custodial accommodation. A credible competitor would need to combine construction professional services with evidence-led options appraisal, feasibility assessment and advisory work, rather than offer design or construction delivery alone. Relevant capability includes understanding the operational constraints of prisons, comparing accommodation solutions, assessing practicality and value for money, and presenting clear advice to a public authority. Firms able to work through an established public-sector construction professional services framework, and to deliver concise, independent recommendations for senior decision-makers, would be well placed for a future requirement of the same kind.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS-02362 Ready To Use And Modular Prison Accommodation Options Assessment

Notice Description

SPS is seeking independent advice on the options for, RTU and/or Modular prison accommodation options.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SPS is seeking independent advice on the options for, RTU and/or Modular prison accommodation options. SPS utilised the Direct Award option under CCS RM6165 Framework Construction Professional Services.

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded by direct call-off under a Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement. The framework was established through a compliant competitive procurement process and permits direct award for requirements of this nature. The Authority determined that a direct award represented the most efficient and proportionate means of securing the required feasibility and advisory services while ensuring value for money and compliance with the framework terms.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839788
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562029
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,360 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Mace Consulting Limited

Further Information

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