---
title: "01866 Provision of a Kiosk Solution Proof of Concept at HMP Shotts"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043afc"
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buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2024-03-12"
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# 01866 Provision of a Kiosk Solution Proof of Concept at HMP Shotts

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043afc

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has awarded a contract for the provision of a Kiosk Solution Proof of Concept at HMP Shotts. The contract, valued at £85,000, was signed on 15th February 2024. The SPS aims to pilot and continue the KIOSK Service at HMP Shotts, with potential extensions, and has awarded the contract to Unilink Software Limited. The procurement method used was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition to ensure continuity of service at HMP Shotts.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in computer-related services, particularly in the area of computer platforms, terminals, and professional services. The focus is on ongoing service provision and associated maintenance at HMP Shotts. Businesses interested in providing technological solutions to enhance prison services and improve operational efficiencies would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts within the public safety industry.

## Notice

The SPS is currently piloting a KIOSK Service at HMP Shotts as a result of a Proof of Concept. SPS requires the on-going provision of this service and associated maintenance.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SPS intends to make a direct award to Unilink Software Limited for the on-going service and maintenance of the KIOSK system at HMP Shotts for a period of 1 year (plus up to an additional 2 years extension option on a 1+1 basis).

### Procurement Information

Continuity of service is required at HMP Shotts due to their reliance on the Kiosk service while the national in-cell services contract tender process is being undertaken. This is primarily due to the operational risk associated with removing the Kiosk service and as a result of both users and SPS staff being heavily reliant on the Kiosk service (including the time saving it has achieved by moving away from manual, paper based processes).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007806-2024 |
| Notice type | 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £353,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9DJ |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNILINK SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30211300 - Computer platforms
- 30231100 - Computer terminals
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2024 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007806-2024
- 19 Feb 2024 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005312-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000758519
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00384

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