--- title: "SPS-02283 Forensic Psychology Services for SPS" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000828416" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828416" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000828416.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000828416.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE" published: "2026-04-07" --- # SPS-02283 Forensic Psychology Services for SPS Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000828416 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828416) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000828416.json) ## Summary The Scottish Prison Service is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "SPS-02283 Forensic Psychology Services for SPS." This open procedure seeks a qualified supplier to deliver Psychological Risk Assessments and Risk Management Plans across Scotland using HCPC-registered forensic psychologists. The service will primarily operate remotely, with necessary support across SPS sites, leveraging virtual platforms like MS Teams. The industry category is 'Public order and safety,' with an emphasis on engaging multi-agency collaboration. The tender submission deadline is the 11th of May 2026, and the procurement is facilitated through electronic submission methods. This tender presents significant business opportunities for providers with expertise in forensic psychology services, particularly those adept at conducting risk assessments and management in line with RMA standards. Companies that can offer skilled personnel registered with the UK Health and Care Professions Council will find this procurement especially noteworthy. Given the requirement for remote deliveries in conjunction with site support, businesses capable of leveraging virtual platforms for effective service delivery are well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially fostering growth through collaboration with the Scottish Prison Service and related partners. ## Notice The SPS are seeking a supplier to provide additional capacity to the Scottish Prison Service by delivering: (1) Psychological Risk Assessments (PRAs) and (2) Risk Management Plans (RMPs) in line with Risk Management Authority (RMA) FRAME guidance and relevant RMA standards/guidelines, using suitably qualified/experienced (HCPC-registered) forensic/clinical psychologists. Work will be mainly remote but must also support delivery across SPS sites, including via virtual platforms (e.g., MS Teams) for interviews and attendance at relevant boards/meetings, with collaboration across multi-agency partners. ### Lot Information Lot 1 he 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 via PCS-T and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT. Renewal: An extension of any number of periods up to a maximum of 36 months (12 months + 12 months +12 months) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553392 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 11 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services ## Release History - 7 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553392 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553392 SPS-02283 Forensic Psychology Services for SPS - The SPS are seeking a supplier to provide additional capacity to the Scottish Prison Service by delivering: (1) Psychological Risk Assessments (PRAs) and (2) Risk Management Plans (RMPs) in line with Risk Management Authority (RMA) FRAME guidance and relevant RMA standards/guidelines, using suitably qualified/experienced (HCPC-registered) forensic/clinical psychologists. Work will be mainly remote but must also support delivery across SPS sites, including via virtual platforms (e.g., MS Teams) for interviews and attendance at relevant boards/meetings, with collaboration across multi-agency partners. ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court - http://www.sps.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828416 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## 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-r6ebe6-0000828416. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000828416.json.