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title: "SPS-02183 Research and Evaluation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04472c"
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buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2026-02-03"
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# SPS-02183 Research and Evaluation Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04472c

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS), a national agency based in Edinburgh, recently completed a procurement process for a framework agreement titled "SPS-02183 Research and Evaluation Services," focusing on research services. The process utilised an open procedure to solicit bids from potential suppliers. This tender, categorised under "services," invited suppliers to contribute to various research projects such as evaluations of offender behaviour programmes. The procurement journey progressed through several stages starting from planning in March 2024, followed by a tender phase in October 2024, and culminating in the awarding of contracts in April 2025. Notable dates in this timeline included the tender submission deadline on 15th November 2024. Although the tender was initially marked as cancelled in October 2024, it eventually proceeded to completion with successful contract awards announced in early 2026.

This tender offers opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the research services sector. The framework agreement is designed to be inclusive, allowing up to six suppliers to participate, enhancing the potential for diverse business involvement. Companies specialising in research and evaluation, particularly those focusing on social studies, criminology, or public policy, could find this contract appealing. The SPS's decision to appoint multiple suppliers ensures a dynamic and competitive environment, fostering innovation and providing smaller businesses a chance to engage in government contracts. This engagement could enhance the portfolio and reputation of participating firms, opening doors for future contracts.

## Notice

SPS is seeking suppliers as part of a Research and Evaluation framework agreement. The SPS commissions various research and evaluation projects (e.g evaluations of offender behaviour programmes and the implementation of control and restraint policy). The duration of individual projects usually varies and is dependent on the scope of the research to be conducted. Indicatively, the duration will normally expect to be between 3 and 12 months and will be agreed prior to the start of each research project. The SPS intends to appoint a maximum of 6 suppliers to the Framework Agreement

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS 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) was published by SPS and made available to bidders. Tender responses were then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Renewal: An extension of 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009646-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £317,896 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | BLAKE STEVENSON; DR BRIEGE NUGENT; EDINBURGH INNOVATIONS; KSO RESEARCH; PROGRESSIVE PARTNERSHIP; THE DIFFLEY PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 16:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009646-2026
- 2 Oct 2024 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031579-2024
- 2 Oct 2024 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031577-2024
- 2 Oct 2024 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031565-2024
- 11 Mar 2024 at 11:32 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007646-2024

## 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-r6ebe6-0000757858
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779226
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779526
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00384
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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