--- title: "Operation of Tea Bar at HMP Shotts" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000595621" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000595621" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000595621.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000595621.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE" published: "2019-08-26" --- # Operation of Tea Bar at HMP Shotts Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000595621 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000595621) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000595621.json) ## Summary The Scottish Prison Service is currently conducting a tender for the operation of the Tea Bar at HMP Shotts, located in Shotts, Lanarkshire. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified under public order and safety. The tender process is at the active stage, with submissions due by 30 September 2019 at 14:00. Interested parties can submit their bids electronically and are encouraged to explore the service requirements further by contacting the buyer. The successful operator will be responsible for providing snacks and drinks to prison visitors during scheduled visit sessions. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly social enterprises or supported businesses that may operate with a staff or volunteer model. Companies with experience in retail, food service, and relevant qualifications in food handling are well-suited to apply. Given that the service aims to benefit disadvantaged groups economically and socially, suppliers can also view this tender as a chance to contribute to community benefits while enhancing their business portfolio. The operator will also have the flexibility to retain profits from the operation, which can be advantageous for financially sustainable businesses. ## Notice The SPS is seeking a new operator for the Tea Bar /cafeteria retail concession which we want to operate during prison visit sessions at HMP Shotts. The activity may well suit a Social Enterprise or Supported Business either on a staffed or with avolunteer led operating model. However, we will consider any viable offer which meets the service requirements. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Retail concession whereby the operator would provide a staffed service to supply a range of snack items, hot and cold drinks for sale to prison visitors and prisoners during visit times at HMP Shotts. The bid document sets out the expected hours of operation and service requirements. The operator would retain any profit (after costs) from the sales activity. Renewal: Contract term is flexible. We anticpate a 12 month minimum with annual renewal subject to the operator meeting the service requirement of the retail tea bar concession and wishing / being able to continue providing the service as specified. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG364187 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | 26 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2019 | | 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 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 26 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG364187 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG364187&idx=1 26th August 2019 - Tea Bar- Reissued request for proposal , - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG364187 Operation of Tea Bar at HMP Shotts - The SPS is seeking a new operator for the Tea Bar /cafeteria retail concession which we want to operate during prison visit sessions at HMP Shotts. The activity may well suit a Social Enterprise or Supported Business either on a staffed or with avolunteer led operating model. However, we will consider any viable offer which meets the service requirements. ## Notice URLs - http://www.sps.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000595621 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Default.aspx - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=595621 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000595621. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000595621.json.