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title: "Learning & Skills Service (Prisoners) in the Scottish Prison Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000454555"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2017-05-12"
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# Learning & Skills Service (Prisoners) in the Scottish Prison Service

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000454555

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service is overseeing the procurement of a contract titled "Learning & Skills Service (Prisoners)" aimed at delivering educational and vocational training within public prisons across Scotland. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract being officially signed on 11 May 2017. The total value of this project is approximately £23 million, indicating a significant investment in the provision of education services to adults and young offenders within the prison system. It is important to note that the procurement method employed here was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This contract presents considerable opportunities for businesses focused on educational services and vocational training, particularly those with expertise in delivering tailored learning programmes to diverse and often disadvantaged populations, such as prisoners. Companies that can offer innovative curricula, employ experienced educators, and demonstrate strong compliance with relevant educational standards will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Scottish Prison Service may also allow subcontracting arrangements, thus broadening the potential for inclusion of various organisations in the bidding process. As the service aims to enhance the employability and skills of prisoners, businesses that align with these values and have a record of effective training delivery are likely to succeed.

## Notice

Award of contract for the provision of prison based Learning & Skills Services throughout Scotland in the public prisons operated by the SPS. The services will be provided to adults with varying degrees of pre-existing educational engagement; disadvantaged learners; 'young offenders' in custody (18-24): & occasionally 'young persons' in custody (16-17). The prison based curriculum, will address prisoner learning needs or work to support vocational skills or employability.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The services will incl delivery of a varied curriculum of learning & skills in prisons; learning needs screening of persons following admission to custody; specialist screening (e.g. dyslexia) where required; & working with SPS to ensure progress against the SPS Learning & Skills Strategy. The curriculum provided will address prison learner needs & reflect a mixture of core skills (literacy & numeracy); embedded learning incl life skills; project themed learning; vocational skills (delivered directly or supporting the SPS's own activities). Delivery against Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) from SCQF 3 to 6, plus other relevant awarding bodies for vocational activities (e.g. REHIS, etc). Support will also be required for higher education students or distance learning at level 7 or above. Provision of a managed learning environment (IT suite) in each prison, & ensuring a range of appropriate learning materials associated with service delivery.. The contract is for period of up to 84 months; a 60 month initial term with the SPS having the option to extend the contract term by up to a further 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282919 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2017 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

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

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80330000 - Safety education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80420000 - E-learning services
- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level
- 80490000 - Operation of an educational centre
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 85312510 - Vocational rehabilitation services

## Release History

- 12 May 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282919

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282919
  Learning & Skills Service (Prisoners) in the Scottish Prison Service - Award of contract for the provision of prison based Learning & Skills Services throughout Scotland in the public prisons operated by the SPS. The services will be provided to adults with varying degrees of pre-existing educational engagement; disadvantaged learners; 'young offenders' in custody (18-24): & occasionally 'young persons' in custody (16-17). The prison based curriculum, will address prisoner learning needs or work to support vocational skills or employability.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000454555

## Provenance

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