--- title: "In-Cell Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000765174" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000765174" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000765174.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000765174.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE" published: "2024-05-13" --- # In-Cell Services Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000765174 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000765174) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000765174.json) ## Summary The Scottish Prison Service is planning a tender for the installation and management of an in-cell system in all operational establishments. The title of the procurement is "In-Cell Services" within the industry category of public order and safety. The procurement process is at the Planning stage, with a future notice date on 1st October 2024. The location of the buying organization is in Edinburgh, UK, and interested suppliers can find more details on the procurement at the Public Contracts Scotland website. This tender by the Scottish Prison Service presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in digital technology and service management. Companies offering solutions for in-cell systems and digital skills enhancement could find this tender suited to their expertise. The procurement aims to enhance digital skills within the organization and improve operational efficiencies, making it relevant for technology providers and service management companies seeking to expand their market presence in the public order and safety sector. ## Notice SPS has undertaken an active role in promoting the use of digital technology within its operational Establishments. SPS recognises that the ability of those in custody to develop their digital skills is limited to that of a classroom setting and is seeking opportunities to develop this further. In addition, one of the SPS's Digital Strategy's objectives is to enhance the digital skills of its staff group and move away from various transaction activities that take up a considerable amount of their time. SPS staff still rely extensively on paper-based systems for managing basic day-to-day activities. Research has identified that adoption of new technology requires active engagement and perceived positive outcomes from both of these user group(s) in order to accept new ways of working. It should be noted that the overall solution is split into two key aspects - the operating system and access device. The required device is still being established by the internal project group but SPS seeks options that are being utilised from the marketplace (this can be more than one). As a result of the above, the SPS is intending to issue a tender activity for a supplier to install and manage an in-cell system to all operational Establishments. The system will include a standalone managed portal with a range of modules (including menu selection, PPC balance, staff messaging and notice board). SPS does not seek a platform that is a "design and development solution" or an "agile development solution" as it should be well established. However, SPS would seek to expand modules as required via the supplier and have the ability to add 3rd party modules (such as education modules) as appropriate during the contract term. SPS expects to commence a period of market sounding in the coming weeks to provide and obtain information regarding potential solutions. All suppliers interested in participating in market sounding should note interest in this PIN notice. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The SPS is expecting to commence a period of market sounding. The procurement route is still to be determined. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505157 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 9DJ | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 30211300 - Computer platforms - 30230000 - Computer-related equipment - 30231100 - Computer terminals - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72500000 - Computer-related services - 72590000 - Computer-related professional services ## Release History - 13 May 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505157 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505157 In-Cell Services - SPS has undertaken an active role in promoting the use of digital technology within its operational Establishments. SPS recognises that the ability of those in custody to develop their digital skills is limited to that of a classroom setting and is seeking opportunities to develop this further. In addition, one of the SPS's Digital Strategy's objectives is to enhance the digital skills of its staff group and move away from various transaction activities that take up a considerable amount of their time. SPS staff still rely extensively on paper-based systems for managing basic day-to-day activities. Research has identified that adoption of new technology requires active engagement and perceived positive outcomes from both of these user group(s) in order to accept new ways of working. It should be noted that the overall solution is split into two key aspects - the operating system and access device. The required device is still being established by the internal project group but SPS seeks options that are being utilised from the marketplace (this can be more than one). As a result of the above, the SPS is intending to issue a tender activity for a supplier to install and manage an in-cell system to all operational Establishments. The system will include a standalone managed portal with a range of modules (including menu selection, PPC balance, staff messaging and notice board). SPS does not seek a platform that is a "design and development solution" or an "agile development solution" as it should be well established. However, SPS would seek to expand modules as required via the supplier and have the ability to add 3rd party modules (such as education modules) as appropriate during the contract term. SPS expects to commence a period of market sounding in the coming weeks to provide and obtain information regarding potential solutions. All suppliers interested in participating in market sounding should note interest in this PIN notice. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=765174 - http://www.sps.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000765174 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000765174. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000765174.json.