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title: "SPS-02348 Virtual Visits"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06826c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2026-04-15"
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# SPS-02348 Virtual Visits

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06826c

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is planning a procurement process to acquire software to support virtual visits across its estate, classified under video conferencing software development services. This planned tender, identified as SPS-02348, aims to secure services for not only the development of the software but also for ongoing support and maintenance. At the planning stage, the procurement is scheduled to progress with an Invitation to Tender (ITT) to be published following the Contract Notice. Key dates include a future notice date set for 22 May 2026, with the procurement effort to be carried out across the UKM region, within the full SPS estate. The initiative is underpinned by legal standards compliant with CELEX directives and covered by GPA, indicating a structured and internationally cognisant approach.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in video conferencing and software management, particularly those with experience in servicing national agencies and dealing with public order and safety sectors. Firms that excel in delivering robust, scalable, and secure software solutions in the UK are well-suited to compete for this contract, which emphasises sustainable support and continuous service delivery. Considering the detailed requirements and scope, businesses capable of conforming to SPS's high standards and legal frameworks are ideally positioned to benefit from this contractual opportunity.

## Notice

The SPS are seeking a supplier to provide software to be used to fascilitate virtual visits across the SPS estate. The supplier shall also be required to provide continued support and maintenance as part of the contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The 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 and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033974-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 May 2026 |
| 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 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48515000 - Video conferencing software package
- 72212515 - Video conferencing software development services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 07:31 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033974-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829408
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=829408
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00384

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