---
title: "The Formation of New Internal Family Centre & Help Hub at HMP Shotts"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000496882"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2017-08-17"
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# The Formation of New Internal Family Centre & Help Hub at HMP Shotts

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000496882

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service has initiated a public procurement process for "The Formation of New Internal Family Centre & Help Hub at HMP Shotts," focusing on the construction of designated spaces for third party agencies to support inmates' families. This project is located in Edinburgh and falls under the works category, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 8 June 2017, and the award period commenced on 15 June 2017. The successful bid was awarded to Morris & Spottiswood for a contract valued at £88,179.69 signed on 27 July 2017.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and facility management, particularly those with experience in projects related to public order and safety. Companies that can demonstrate the capacity to work with institutional clients and possess the necessary qualifications, such as adequate liability insurance and evidence of financial stability, will be well-placed to compete for similar contracts. The focus on creating community spaces within correctional facilities highlights the potential for innovative solutions that foster family engagement and support systems for inmates.

## Notice

This project is for the Construction of Works to accommodate designated spaces for third party agencies to engage with, inform and help prisoner's families and friends. Space within the first floor Visitor's Waiting area within the Gatehouse Building could be utilised due to the current process adopted at the Establishment whereby waiting time spent in the waiting area is minimised and early access to the Visits Room is provided by prison staff.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This project is for the Construction of Works to accommodate designated spaces for third party agencies to engage with, inform and help prisoner's families and friends. Space within the first floor Visitor's Waiting area within the Gatehouse Building could be utilised due to the current process adopted at the Establishment whereby waiting time spent in the waiting area is minimised and early access to the Visits Room is provided by prison staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292741 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 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 | £88,179 |

## 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 | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MORRIS & SPOTTISWOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44115800 - Building internal fittings

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292741
- 25 May 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283994

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283994
  The Formation of New Internal Family Centre & Help Hub at HMP Shotts - This project is for the Construction of Works to accommodate designated spaces for third party agencies to engage with, inform and help prisoner's families and friends. Space within the first floor Visitor's Waiting area within the Gatehouse Building could be utilised due to the current process adopted at the Establishment whereby waiting time spent in the waiting area is minimised and early access to the Visits Room is provided by prison staff.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292741
  The Formation of New Internal Family Centre & Help Hub at HMP Shotts - This project is for the Construction of Works to accommodate designated spaces for third party agencies to engage with, inform and help prisoner's families and friends. Space within the first floor Visitor's Waiting area within the Gatehouse Building could be utilised due to the current process adopted at the Establishment whereby waiting time spent in the waiting area is minimised and early access to the Visits Room is provided by prison staff.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000496882
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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