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title: "SPS-02126 Provision of Outplacement and In-Placement Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000773844"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2024-10-01"
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# SPS-02126 Provision of Outplacement and In-Placement Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000773844

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is currently at the tender stage for the contract titled "SPS-02126 Provision of Outplacement and In-Placement Services". This procurement falls under the public order and safety category and covers services to be delivered nationwide across Scotland. The tender involves delivering specific service packages to assist SPS staff considering retirement, continuing their careers outside the SPS, or moving internally within the organisation. The contract will span four years with an option for extension up to two years, starting on 26th August 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, and submissions are to be made electronically by 12:00 PM on 26th August 2024. The entire procurement process is conducted through the PCS-Tender system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in outplacement and in-placement services, particularly those experienced in providing career transition support and HR consultancy. Companies offering tailored service packages will find this contract offers substantial potential for sustained engagement, given its duration and scope. SMEs and large firms alike throughout Scotland are well-suited to compete for this tender, especially those with a strong track record in public sector contracts and experience in career transition services.

## Notice

The purpose of this Contract is to provide the SPS with a Supplier to provide outplacement and in-placement services to all members of staff who request it if they are considering leaving the SPS' employment by retirement; wishing to continue their career out with the SPS' organisation or moving internally within the organisation. The Contract will provide specific 'service packages' to meet the three scenarios. The Contract Term shall be 4 years with the option to extend for any number of periods up to a maximum of 2 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS will commence 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) including the Single Procurement Document (Scotland) (SPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders on Public Contract Scotland-Tender (PCS-T). Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT

Renewal: there will be an option to extend by up to 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515253 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## 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 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 |

## 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

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515253
- 30 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510909

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510909
  SPS-02126 Provision of Outplacement and In-Placement Services - The purpose of this Contract is to provide the SPS with a Supplier to provide outplacement and in-placement services to all members of staff who request it if they are considering leaving the SPS' employment by retirement; wishing to continue their career out with the SPS' organisation or moving internally within the organisation. The Contract will provide specific 'service packages' to meet the three scenarios. The Contract Term shall be 4 years with the option to extend for any number of periods up to a maximum of 2 years.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515253
  SPS-02126 Provision of Outplacement and In-Placement Services - The purpose of this Contract is to provide the SPS with a Supplier to provide outplacement and in-placement services to all members of staff who request it if they are considering leaving the SPS' employment by retirement; wishing to continue their career out with the SPS' organisation or moving internally within the organisation. The Contract will provide specific 'service packages' to meet the three scenarios. The Contract Term shall be 4 years with the option to extend for any number of periods up to a maximum of 2 years.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773844

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