---
title: "SPS-02094 High Needs Social Care at HMP Glenochil"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000774653"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2024-08-07"
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# SPS-02094 High Needs Social Care at HMP Glenochil

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000774653

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service, headquartered at One Lochside, Edinburgh, has recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "SPS-02094 High Needs Social Care at HMP Glenochil." This tender falls within the Public Order and Safety industry category and pertains to the provision of social care services at HMP Glenochil, located in the UKM region. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication due to the challenges in securing suitable care providers. The contract was awarded to Cera Care Operations (Scotland) Limited, with the contract becoming active on 29th November 2023. The entire process, initiated under a light-touch regime, accommodated the specific requirements of working within a prison environment amidst a national shortage of care workers.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of social care services, particularly those equipped to handle high-needs care in challenging environments such as prisons. Large care providers like Cera Care Operations (Scotland) Limited have successfully secured this contract, indicating the suitability of well-established organisations with the resources to meet stringent service requirements. Businesses looking to expand in sectors requiring specialised care under demanding conditions might find similar tenders to be significant growth avenues.

## Notice

Provision of Social Care to assist with daily personal care.

### 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) including the Single Procurement Document (SPD) 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.

### Procurement Information

Availability of suitable care providers difficult to secure due to national shortage of care workers and the challenges of working in a prison environment. Scotland Excel Framework is restricted in suppliers suitable for the SPS and location. SPS used the light-touch regime for this award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511590 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 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 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 | CERA CARE OPERATIONS (SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511590

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511590
  SPS-02094 High Needs Social Care at HMP Glenochil - Provision of Social Care to assist with daily personal care.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000774653

## Provenance

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