---
title: "Understanding the Social Care Needs of the Scottish Prison Population"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000608133"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000608133.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2020-01-31"
---

# Understanding the Social Care Needs of the Scottish Prison Population

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000608133

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has initiated a public procurement process titled "Understanding the Social Care Needs of the Scottish Prison Population." This initiative falls within the health services sector and is located in Scotland. The procurement is currently in the Award phase, with the contract value set at £49,500. The contract was signed on 30 January 2020, following a tender period that concluded with bids due by 17 January 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on health and social care assessment, particularly those that specialise in research and data analysis within correctional facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in similar projects are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement can help businesses expand their portfolio and establish a relationship with a key government agency while contributing to the improvement of social care services for the prison population in Scotland.

## Notice

Understanding the Social Care Needs of the Scottish Prison Population: a Contribution Towards a Comprehensive Health and Social Care Needs Assessment

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government wishes to commission research which will contribute towards a comprehensive health and social care needs assessment of the prison population in Scotland. This specification is for an assessment of the social care support needs of the prison population.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN379102 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8AE |
| 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 | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALMA ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN379102
- 16 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375166

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC375166&idx=1
  16th December 2019 - Understanding the Social Care Needs of the Scottish Prison Population - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375166
  Understanding the Social Care Needs of the Scottish Prison Population - Understanding the Social Care Needs of the Scottish Prison Population: a Contribution Towards a Comprehensive Health and Social Care Needs Assessment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN379102
  Understanding the Social Care Needs of the Scottish Prison Population - Understanding the Social Care Needs of the Scottish Prison Population: a Contribution Towards a Comprehensive Health and Social Care Needs Assessment

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000608133
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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