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title: "SPS-02032 Provision of GPMS Marking Software for the Scottish Prison Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000800589"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2025-06-03"
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# SPS-02032 Provision of GPMS Marking Software for the Scottish Prison Service

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000800589

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "SPS-02032 Provision of GPMS Marking Software for the Scottish Prison Service" has been completed, with the contract awarded to Satisnet Ltd. The buying organisation, Scottish Prison Service, based in Edinburgh, pursued this procurement to acquire Government Protective Marking Software and associated services. The process followed an open procedure, falling under the services category related to public order and safety. The procurement is connected to regional execution in the UKM region. The contract, valued at GBP 8,676.40, was signed on 13th August 2024, marking the conclusion of the award stage of the procurement process.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for technology firms specialising in cybersecurity and data protection solutions. Businesses with experience in software development and maintenance, particularly those focusing on security software, would find this contract beneficial. Additionally, training providers for IT staff could capitalise on the requirement for user and administrator training. Large companies with the ability to meet the comprehensive requirements of the Scottish Prison Service would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, especially those capable of delivering regional services in accordance with local governance and standards.

## Notice

The SPS (Scottish Prison Service) require a supplier to provide Government Protective Marking Software (GPMS) across the IT equipment that prompts and assists SPS staff to apply the correct GPMS marking to emails. Within this contract, the SPS require for the delivery, installation and maintenance of the software. The SPS will also require for user and administrator training and for the maintenance of the service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS shall 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) 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531716 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 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 | £8,676 |

## 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 | SATISNET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48219300 - Administration software package
- 48517000 - IT software package
- 72261000 - Software support services
- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531716

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531716
  SPS-02032 Provision of GPMS Marking Software for the Scottish Prison Service - The SPS (Scottish Prison Service) require a supplier to provide Government Protective Marking Software (GPMS) across the IT equipment that prompts and assists SPS staff to apply the correct GPMS marking to emails. Within this contract, the SPS require for the delivery, installation and maintenance of the software. The SPS will also require for user and administrator training and for the maintenance of the service.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800589

## Provenance

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