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title: "Understanding the physical health needs of Scotland's prison population"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000659337"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-01-13"
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# Understanding the physical health needs of Scotland's prison population

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000659337

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently engaged in a procurement process titled “Understanding the physical health needs of Scotland's prison population.” This initiative, classified under the services category, aims to conduct a comprehensive assessment of health and social care needs for Scotland's prison population. The tender is located across various sites in Scotland and falls under the open procurement method. Key dates include a submission deadline of 2nd August 2021 for bids, with the contract award period starting the same day. The total estimated value for this contract is £75,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social research and health service assessments, particularly those with experience in prison population health needs. Firms offering expertise in environmental protection, public services, and social protection may find this project particularly relevant. By engaging in this tender, businesses can contribute to a critical public service while expanding their portfolio in the public sector, paving the way for future contracts and networking opportunities within governmental frameworks.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has committed to undertake a comprehensive, national assessment of the health and social care needs of Scotland's prison population, which will be delivered in a phased approach through several studies. This will help to ensure that ongoing efforts to integrate health and social care in prisons are informed by evidence and are person-centred.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has committed to undertake a comprehensive, national assessment of the health and social care needs of Scotland's prison population, which will be delivered in a phased approach through several studies. This will help to ensure that ongoing efforts to integrate health and social care in prisons are informed by evidence and are person-centred. This tender is to assess the Physical Health in the Scottish Prison population.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437624 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £72,875 |

## 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 8LU |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437624
- 2 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420095

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420095
  Understanding the physical health needs of Scotland's prison population - The Scottish Government has committed to undertake a comprehensive, national assessment of the health and social care needs of Scotland's prison population, which will be delivered in a phased approach through several studies. This will help to ensure that ongoing efforts to integrate health and social care in prisons are informed by evidence and are person-centred.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437624
  Understanding the physical health needs of Scotland's prison population - The Scottish Government has committed to undertake a comprehensive, national assessment of the health and social care needs of Scotland's prison population, which will be delivered in a phased approach through several studies. This will help to ensure that ongoing efforts to integrate health and social care in prisons are informed by evidence and are person-centred.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000659337

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