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21 Sep 2026 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service is buying technology modernisation, migration and long-term support for its Prisoner Records 2 system. The work will move the existing system from a legacy Oracle Forms and Reports platform, running on an Oracle database, to a modern, modular, open-source technology stack hosted in a secure cloud environment. The supplier will carry out the migration, implementation and continuing support and maintenance. This is an information technology services contract, including software development, systems integration, cloud and database services (CPV 72222300). Delivery is for the Scottish Prison Service in Scotland. The requirement also includes accessibility compliance, subcontracting provisions and community benefits.

The procurement has reached tender: the Scottish Prison Service invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. Bids must be submitted by 2 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC, with bid opening at the same time. The contract is for seven years, excluding implementation, which may last up to 18 months; it may then be extended by periods totalling up to a further six years. There is one lot. Evaluation is based on quality at 65% and price at 35%, with variants not permitted. Selection includes pass-or-fail financial checks covering turnover, assets and liabilities, interest cover, gross margin and operating margin. Required insurance includes £10 million public and product liability and £10 million professional indemnity.

This opportunity suits an established technology supplier or consortium able to modernise and support a substantial, security-sensitive public-sector records system over a long operating period. Bidders need capability in Oracle migration, software development, modular open-source architectures, secure cloud deployment, systems integration and ongoing IT service management. Minimum accreditations include ISO 9001 quality management, ISO 27001 information security, ISO 25010 software quality, and Cyber Essentials. The supplier or its cloud host must hold ISO 27017 for cloud security controls and ISO 27018 for personal data in the cloud; ISO 20000-aligned service management is preferred. Any public cloud provider used must meet the stated accreditation requirements. The solution must comply with, or be working towards, WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SPS-02319 Prisoner Records 2 (PR2) - Technical Change

Notice Description

SPS is undertaking a strategic technology modernisation project to migrate the PR2 system from a legacy Oracle Forms and Reports platform, operating on an Oracle database, to a modern, modular, opensource technology stack deployed within a secure Cloud environment. This project shall include the migration and on-going support and maintenance for the duration of the Contract Term. The Contract Term shall be 7 years (not including implementation which shall be limited to a maximum of 18 months) with the option to extend by up to an additional 6 years.

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.

Renewal: This contract may be extended by any number of periods up to a maximum of six (6) years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000843517
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564928
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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

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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564928
    SPS-02319 Prisoner Records 2 (PR2) - Technical Change - SPS is undertaking a strategic technology modernisation project to migrate the PR2 system from a legacy Oracle Forms and Reports platform, operating on an Oracle database, to a modern, modular, opensource technology stack deployed within a secure Cloud environment. This project shall include the migration and on-going support and maintenance for the duration of the Contract Term. The Contract Term shall be 7 years (not including implementation which shall be limited to a maximum of 18 months) with the option to extend by up to an additional 6 years.

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