--- title: "02031 Design & Technical Services for the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032e25" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032e25" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032e25.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032e25.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE" published: "2022-04-15" --- # 02031 Design & Technical Services for the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) Framework Agreement Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032e25 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032e25) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032e25.json) ## Summary The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is initiating a procurement process for the "Design & Technical Services for the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) Framework Agreement". This project falls under the architectural design services category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. Currently, the procurement is at the planning stage, with a Prior Information Notice (PIN) published in advance of the upcoming Contract Notice. Interested bidders should note that the deadline to register for additional information is by 31 May 2022, following which a Single Procurement Document (SPD) will be available for submission via the Public Contracts Scotland Tender portal. This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for architectural firms, engineering consultants, and suppliers specialising in civil and structural services. As the SPS intends to award a multi-supplier framework agreement to a maximum of two suppliers, businesses with expertise in providing specialist services — such as design, project management, and property-related solutions — would be well-positioned to compete. The framework is designed to support a diverse range of construction projects, thereby encouraging collaboration between innovative service providers in the public sector domain. ## Notice The SPS requires a supplier to provide specialist services to assist the SPS Estates and Technical Services Team deliver a wide range, type and complexity of construction projects. The supplier is required to provide services covering a wide range of professional and engineering disciplines and other development and property / facility related issues. These services are required when there is not sufficient resource available from the SPS's internal specialists or the service requires the input of a specialist that SPS do not employ. The primary services SPS require are as follows; - Architectural; - CDM; - Civil & Structural Engineering; - Mechanical & Electrical Services; and - Surveying. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has commenced this procurement process with the intention of awarding a multi supplier Framework Agreement (maximum two (2) suppliers). The procurement will follow the Restricted Procedure. Following publication of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) a Contract Notice will be issued including a Single Procurement Document (SPD) which will be made available to bidders, along with SPS's supporting guidance document. Tender responses will then be evaluated by SPS. Following the evaluation of the SPD, shortlisted bidders will be provided with an Invitation to Tender (ITT). The ITT will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders via the Public Contract Scotland Tender (PCS-T) portal, an e-Tendering System which can be accessed via the Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) website. Supplier shall note that all documentation, including the SPD, is only available in electronic form and can be accessed via your web browser. Bidders are required to complete the Online Qualification and Technical SPD (Scotland) Questionnaire on PCS-T. Additional information: It should be noted that this notice is an updated version from the previous PIN issued on the 24/10/2018 (01680). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010121-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 May 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 9HW | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71220000 - Architectural design services - 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs - 71320000 - Engineering design services ## Release History - 15 Apr 2022 at 12:17 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010121-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.sps.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=688940 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00384 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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