--- title: "01822 The Provision of Virtual Visits" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000628135" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000628135" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000628135.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000628135.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE" published: "2022-03-09" --- # 01822 The Provision of Virtual Visits Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000628135 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000628135) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000628135.json) ## Summary The Scottish Prison Service is seeking suppliers for the contract titled "01822 The Provision of Virtual Visits," aimed at facilitating virtual visits across the SPS estate. This procurement process is currently at the Award stage, and the contract, worth £400,000, was signed on 23 August 2021. The relevant industry category falls under public order and safety services, and the deliveries are expected to take place across various locations within the SPS estate. The procurement method used for this process was an open procedure, allowing a wide array of suppliers to participate. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in software development and support services, particularly those offering solutions tailored for the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and technology firms focusing on virtual communication tools are well-positioned to compete. As the contract requires ongoing support and maintenance, suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate their capability in delivering not just the software, but also comprehensive customer service and technical support. ## Notice The SPS are seeking a supplier to provide software to be used to fascilitate virtual visits across the SPS estate. The supplier shall also be required to provide continued support and maintenacnce as part of the contract ### Lot Information Lot 1 SPS has commenced this procurement process with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders via Public Contract Scotland Tender. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT. Renewal: 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=MAR442990 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 10 May 2021 | | Future notice date | 21 Sep 2020 | | Award date | 23 Aug 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £400,000 | ## 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 | UNILINK SOFTWARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48515000 - Video conferencing software package - 72212515 - Video conferencing software development services ## Release History - 9 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442990 - 9 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411812 - 17 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392774 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392774 01822 The Provision of Virtual Visits - The SPS are seeking a supplier to provide software to be used to fascilitate virtual visits across the SPS estate. The supplier shall also be required to provide continued support and maintenacnce as part of the contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411812 01822 The Provision of Virtual Visits - The SPS are seeking a supplier to provide software to be used to fascilitate virtual visits across the SPS estate. The supplier shall also be required to provide continued support and maintenacnce as part of the contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442990 01822 The Provision of Virtual Visits - The SPS are seeking a supplier to provide software to be used to fascilitate virtual visits across the SPS estate. The supplier shall also be required to provide continued support and maintenacnce as part of the contract ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court - http://www.sps.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000628135 - 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-r6ebe6-0000628135. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000628135.json.