--- title: "SPS-02117 Provision of Retail Goods to the SPS" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067008" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067008" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067008.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067008.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE" published: "2026-03-20" --- # SPS-02117 Provision of Retail Goods to the SPS Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067008 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067008) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067008.json) ## Summary The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is seeking suppliers for the provision of retail goods across its sites in Scotland. This open procurement process is categorised under miscellaneous food products, indicating a focus on goods for prisoner shopping facilities. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the process facilitated electronically via PCS-Tender. Tender submissions are due by 1st May 2026, and the contract will have an initial duration of 1440 days with possible renewal options of up to 24 months. The procurement method is the open procedure, and the primary location for delivery is across all of Scotland. This tender offers prospective suppliers a valuable opportunity to establish long-term relationships with a national agency, the SPS, under the justice department of the Scottish Government. Small and medium-sized enterprises with capabilities in food and retail trade services, particularly those with experience in delivering a wide range of retail goods, are well-suited to participate. The evaluation is weighted on a 60:40 price-to-quality ratio, making it ideal for suppliers who can offer competitive pricing coupled with high-quality service delivery while also contributing to community benefits aimed at promoting sustainable growth and social responsibility in Scotland. ## Notice The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award a contract for the supply of retail goods to the Scottish Prison Service (SPS). The SPS is an Agency of the Scottish Government Justice Department and currently operates sites across Scotland. In addition to the secure, operational establishments, the SPS also operates a college, a central store and an administrative headquarters building. SPS sites range from HMP Inverness and HMP&YOI Grampian in the north to HMP Dumfries in the south. Further information and Site location is available from the SPS's website: www.sps.gov.uk. The SPS's secure, operational establishments provide a shopping facility for all prisoners, from which they are able to buy a range of goods. The intention of this Contract is to enable the supply and provision of a range of goods to any of the SPS's sites. The SPS shall expect the supplier to offer the range of goods and associated services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The SPS will commence 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) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders on Public Contract Scotland-Tender (PCS-T). Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT. Renewal: any option up to 24 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025627-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 03112000 - Unmanufactured tobacco - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 15312300 - Potato crisps - 15312310 - Flavoured potato crisps - 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products - 15812100 - Pastry goods - 15840000 - Cocoa; chocolate and sugar confectionery - 15842000 - Chocolate and sugar confectionery - 15842300 - Confectionery - 15842310 - Boiled sweets - 15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods - 15893000 - Dry goods - 15894000 - Processed food products - 15895000 - Fast-food products - 15900000 - Beverages, tobacco and related products - 15990000 - Tobacco, tobacco goods and supplies - 15992000 - Tobacco - 15993000 - Tobacconist supplies - 33710000 - Perfumes, toiletries and condoms - 33711000 - Perfumes and toiletries - 42200000 - Machinery for food, beverage and tobacco processing and associated parts - 42210000 - Food, beverage and tobacco-processing machinery - 44618420 - Food cans - 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services - 55900000 - Retail trade services - 66151100 - Electronic marketplace retailing services ## Release History - 20 Mar 2026 at 10:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025627-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.sps.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827121 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - 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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