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title: "Prison Visitor Centres (PVCs) Review"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000793093"
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# Prison Visitor Centres (PVCs) Review

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000793093

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, located at 5 Atlantic Quay, Glasgow, is inviting tenders for the Prison Visitor Centres (PVCs) Review. This contract is aimed at providing research services to the Justice Analytical Services Division. The procurement is being conducted as an open procedure, falling under the category of services, particularly general public services. Bidders are required to submit their tenders electronically by 30th September 2025, and the contract's award will commence on the same day. The primary focus of this project is in the UKM region, with a total value of £65,000. The entire contract period will span from 27th October 2025 to 31st March 2026, with potential for a three-month extension. Milestones include fieldwork from October 2025 to January 2026, an interim report in December 2025, and a final report submission in March 2026.

This procurement opportunity presents businesses, particularly those specialising in research services, with a chance to collaborate with the Scottish Government in evaluating and enhancing support services provided by Prison Visitor Centres. Ideal candidates are organisations experienced in public service research with the capability to gather and analyse data effectively. The project's findings could present a platform for growth through the development of valuable insights and strategic recommendations for improving PVC operations. Companies able to meet the selection criteria, which include demonstrating robust supply chain management and ensuring subcontractor payments, will find vying for this contract advantageous for expanding their portfolio within public sector research projects.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract to a consortium of external service providers, led by Figure 8 Consultancy Services Limited, for the provision of research services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Prison Visitors' Centres (PVCs) are independent services provided by non-statutory, not for profit organisations independent of the prisons they work alongside. PVCs aim to provide accessible services to all family members and visitors to prisons, including those who do not go into the prison to visit their family member/friend. There are currently 11 PVCs and 3 'Support Services' across the custodial estate. The aim of the review is to explore and review the nature of PVC support services at establishments for families affected by imprisonment (which complements work by SPS); and, learn from current practice, needs and priorities to consider options for the future development of support services. It is anticipated this will include reflection on capacity and resources. The inclusion and involvement of the PVC providers, Families Outside, the National PVC Steering Group, and families/individuals affected by imprisonment will be central to meeting the aim of this commission. In addition to progress reports the Service Provider will be required to produce and deliver a final report and deliver presentations to the Research Advisory Group. - Fieldwork: October-January 2026 - Interim Progress Report or Presentation: December 2025 - Satisfactory Draft Final Report: February 2026 - Satisfactory Final Report, with Executive Summary: March 2026. The period of the contract is from and including 30 October 2025 to and including 31 March 2026. The Scottish Government may, by giving notice to the service provider, extend the period of the contract to a date falling no later than 30 June 2026.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a period of up to 3 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542254 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | £65,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £62,967 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY; FIGURE 8 CONSULTANCY SERVICE; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542254
- 5 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538622

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538622
  Prison Visitor Centres (PVCs) Review - The Scottish Government Justice Analytical Services Division has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of research services.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542254
  Prison Visitor Centres (PVCs) Review - The Scottish Government has awarded a contract to a consortium of external service providers, led by Figure 8 Consultancy Services Limited, for the provision of research services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793093
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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