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title: "SPS-02088 High Needs Social Care at HMP Glenochil"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000730510"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2023-05-29"
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# SPS-02088 High Needs Social Care at HMP Glenochil

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000730510

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service has completed the procurement process for the "SPS-02088 High Needs Social Care at HMP Glenochil" tender. The tender was for high needs social care services at HMP Glenochil. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The valuation of the contract fell between GBP 50,000 and GBP 663,539.99, prompting the procurement to be undertaken in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contracting authority was the Scottish Prison Service, located in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the public order and safety industry category, particularly those specializing in care and support services. The procurement process has already reached its award stage, with a contract signed on 26th April 2023 with Cera Care Operations (Scotland) Limited. Businesses looking to provide high needs social care services in a large-scale setting could leverage this opportunity for growth. The tender was conducted using an award procedure, providing a chance for suppliers to secure contracts without the need for an open competition process, but while adhering to relevant procurement principles.

## Notice

SPS has a requirement for High Needs Social Care Services at HMP Glenochil.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

For care and support services contracts valued between GBP50,000 and GBP663,539.99, the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 state "May award without seeking offers, but should consider the principles of procurement where relevant. For Contracts over GBP 50,000, a contract award notice must be published on PCS and certain other rules apply." (Procurement of care and support services: best practice guidance summary - updated June 2021 - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) - https://www.gov.scot/publications/procurement-care-support-services-guidance-summary/ It was estimated that the value of a 12-month contract extension would not reach the GBP 663,539.99 threshold, and SPS therefore direct awarded the contract extension.

### Procurement Information

For care and support services contracts valued between GBP 50,000 and GBP 663,539.99, the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 state "May award without seeking offers, but should consider the principles of procurement where relevant. For Contracts over GBP 50,000, a contract award notice must be published on PCS and certain other rules apply." (Procurement of care and support services: best practice guidance summary - updated June 2021 - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) - https://www.gov.scot/publications/procurement-care-support-services-guidance-summary/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479572 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £204,000 |

## 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 | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CERA CARE OPERATIONS (SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 May 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479572

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479572
  SPS-02088 High Needs Social Care at HMP Glenochil - SPS has a requirement for High Needs Social Care Services at HMP Glenochil.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000730510
- https://www.gov.scot/publications/procurement-care-support-services-guidance-summary/

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