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title: "Award of 01632 - Research and Evaluation Services - Prevention of Suicide Strategy"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000530979"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2018-02-15"
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# Award of 01632 - Research and Evaluation Services - Prevention of Suicide Strategy

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000530979

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service has awarded a contract for Research and Evaluation Services related to the Prevention of Suicide Strategy, titled "Award of 01632." This procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on public order and safety. The contract was signed on 5th February 2018, and the buying organisation’s address is Calton House, 5 Redheughs Rigg, Edinburgh, UK. This procurement employed an open procedure, allowing for broad participation, and is currently marked as complete, having been part of an initiative reviewed in December 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in research and evaluation, particularly those experienced in mental health strategies and public safety initiatives. Businesses capable of conducting comprehensive studies and evaluations, especially those familiar with multi-agency approaches such as collaborating with health and welfare organisations, will find this opportunity advantageous. Engaging in this kind of procurement can enhance a company's visibility and reputation while contributing positively to public welfare efforts.

## Notice

The Purchaser wishes to commission research to examine the impact, utility and effectiveness of the introduction of "Talk to Me", the revised Purchaser's Prevention of Suicide Strategy introduced across Scottish prisons in December 2016. The initiative commits The Purchaser, as part of a multi-agency disciplinary approach, to "work with partner agencies such as Samaritans, Health Scotland, NHS Health Boards, and Families Outside, in reviewing and evaluating the Talk to Me strategy".

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Purchaser wishes to commission research to examine the impact, utility and effectiveness of the introduction of "Talk to Me", the revised Purchaser's Prevention of Suicide Strategy introduced across Scottish prisons in December 2016. The initiative commits The Purchaser, as part of a multi-agency disciplinary approach, to "work with partner agencies such as Samaritans, Health Scotland, NHS Health Boards, and Families Outside, in reviewing and evaluating the Talk to Me strategy".

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310264 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,025 |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIEGE NUGENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310264

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310264
  Award of 01632 - Research and Evaluation Services - Prevention of Suicide Strategy - The Purchaser wishes to commission research to examine the impact, utility and effectiveness of the introduction of "Talk to Me", the revised Purchaser's Prevention of Suicide Strategy introduced across Scottish prisons in December 2016. The initiative commits The Purchaser, as part of a multi-agency disciplinary approach, to "work with partner agencies such as Samaritans, Health Scotland, NHS Health Boards, and Families Outside, in reviewing and evaluating the Talk to Me strategy".

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000530979

## Provenance

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