---
title: "01920 The Provision of Inplacement and Outplacement Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000658701"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2021-12-06"
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# 01920 The Provision of Inplacement and Outplacement Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000658701

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service is conducting an open tender for "The Provision of Inplacement and Outplacement Services", aimed at supporting staff considering transitions from their current roles within the organisation. This procurement, which has reached the award stage, was concluded on November 30, 2021, and the awarded contract was valued at £20,000. The services are to be delivered across the SPS estate in Edinburgh, UK, with relevant documentation issued through their official procurement channels.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for consulting firms specialising in career transition services, particularly those with expertise in outplacement and in-placement support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and firms familiar with the public sector are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the Scottish Prison Service’s focus on staff support during career changes. With the growing need for such services, businesses that can demonstrate relevant experience may find significant potential for growth in this space.

## Notice

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires a Supplier to provide out-placement and in-placement services to members of staff that request it if they are considering leaving their current role within SPS. This may include retirement; pursuing a career out with the SPS or moving internally within the organisation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Renewal: Option for 12 month extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434875 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Award date | 30 Nov 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 | £20,000 |

## 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 | PAMELA MACPHEE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79634000 - Career guidance services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434875
- 27 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431340
- 4 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423466
- 20 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421720

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421720
  01920 The Provision of Inplacement and Outplacement Services - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires a Supplier to provide out-placement and in-placement services to members of staff that request it if they are considering leaving their current role within SPS. This may include retirement; pursuing a career out with the SPS or moving internally within the organisation.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423466
  01920 The Provision of Inplacement and Outplacement Services - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires a Supplier to provide out-placement and in-placement services to members of staff that request it if they are considering leaving their current role within SPS. This may include retirement; pursuing a career out with the SPS or moving internally within the organisation.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431340
  01920 The Provision of Inplacement and Outplacement Services - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires a Supplier to provide out-placement and in-placement services to members of staff that request it if they are considering leaving their current role within SPS. This may include retirement; pursuing a career out with the SPS or moving internally within the organisation.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434875
  01920 The Provision of Inplacement and Outplacement Services - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) requires a Supplier to provide out-placement and in-placement services to members of staff that request it if they are considering leaving their current role within SPS. This may include retirement; pursuing a career out with the SPS or moving internally within the organisation.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000658701
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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