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SPS-02336 Additional Houseblock Procurement Options

Scottish Prison Service

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12 Aug 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service commissioned independent feasibility and advisory services on options for procuring additional houseblocks. The work focuses on improving delivery efficiency and identifying suitable contract forms for the requirement. It is a professional construction advisory service rather than construction works themselves, covering procurement strategy and related options. Delivery is centred on Edinburgh. The buyer is the Scottish Prison Service, a public-sector body responsible for Scotland’s prison service and a central purchasing organisation. The requirement was arranged under the Crown Commercial Service RM6165 Framework for Construction Professional Services, indicating that the work sits within a structured public-sector route for construction-related professional advice. The procurement comprised a single requirement concerning additional houseblock procurement options.

The procurement has been completed and awarded. The Scottish Prison Service used a limited procedure with a direct award under the Crown Commercial Service framework, without prior publication of a call for competition. Mace Consulting Limited was selected as the supplier, with one bid recorded for the requirement. The contract value is £70,000 GBP. The contract was signed on 29 June 2026 and is recorded as active. The award and contract relate to the single requirement for independent advice on procurement options, efficiency of delivery and suitable contract forms. The stated rationale was that direct call-off was considered the most efficient and proportionate route, while maintaining value for money and compliance with the framework terms. The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

This award demonstrates demand from the Scottish Prison Service for specialist advice at the early stage of major prison infrastructure procurement. Suppliers seeking comparable work would need credible capability in feasibility advice, construction professional services and public-sector procurement strategy. Relevant experience would include assessing delivery models, comparing procurement routes, developing suitable contract forms and advising on efficiency and value for money. Familiarity with framework-based public procurement and the compliance requirements for direct call-offs would strengthen a supplier’s position. The requirement also points to the value of understanding complex public-sector construction programmes and the operational context of additional prison accommodation. Businesses with multidisciplinary advisory teams, strong construction-sector knowledge and evidence of providing independent options appraisals to public bodies would be well placed when similar advice is required by this buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS-02336 Additional Houseblock Procurement Options

Notice Description

SPS is seeking independent advice on the options for procurement options, focussing on efficiency of delivery and suitable contract forms.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SPS is seeking independent advice on procurement options, focussing on efficiency of delivery and suitable contract forms. 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-r6ebe6-0000839958
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562150
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
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 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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