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title: "SPS-02283 Forensic Psychology Services for SPS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067d3c"
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buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2026-04-07"
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# SPS-02283 Forensic Psychology Services for SPS

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067d3c

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has initiated a tender process titled "SPS-02283 Forensic Psychology Services for SPS," which falls under the services category for psychiatrist or psychologist services (CPV code 85121270). This procurement is mainly focused on enhancing the capacity of the SPS by providing Psychological Risk Assessments and Risk Management Plans through HCPC-registered forensic or clinical psychologists. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with the process being conducted via the PCS-Tender platform. The primary location for this service is across various SPS sites in Scotland, with significant remote work facilitated through virtual platforms. The tender submission deadline is set for 10:00 AM on 11th May 2026, and the award period will commence on the same day.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms specialising in psychology and related fields to expand their operations by collaborating with a national agency focused on public order and safety. Companies with a strong background in forensic or clinical psychology services, who can demonstrate the necessary qualifications and experience as required by the SPS, stand a strong chance to compete. The open procurement method allows broad participation, provided that the proposed personnel are registered with the UK Health and Care Professions Council and meet the necessary professional standards. This contract has a two-year duration with possible extensions, offering a stable and long-term partnership opportunity for the successful bidder.

## Notice

The SPS are seeking a supplier to provide additional capacity to the Scottish Prison Service by delivering: (1) Psychological Risk Assessments (PRAs) and (2) Risk Management Plans (RMPs) in line with Risk Management Authority (RMA) FRAME guidance and relevant RMA standards/guidelines, using suitably qualified/experienced (HCPC-registered) forensic/clinical psychologists. Work will be mainly remote but must also support delivery across SPS sites, including via virtual platforms (e.g., MS Teams) for interviews and attendance at relevant boards/meetings, with collaboration across multi-agency partners.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

he 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 via PCS-T and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Renewal: An extension of any number of periods up to a maximum of 36 months (12 months + 12 months +12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031581-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 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

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 14:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031581-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- 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-r6ebe6-0000828416
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00384
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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