Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Prison Service
Calton House, 5 Redheughs Rigg
Edinburgh
EH12 9HW
UK
Contact person: Jenny Cleworth
Telephone: +44 1313303778
E-mail: Jennifer.Cleworth@sps.pnn.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM75
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.sps.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00384
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal agency/office
I.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of a Self Service System for all SPS Sites
Reference number: 01948
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72500000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
SPS recognises that the ability of those in custody to develop their digital skills is limited to that of a classroom setting. As a result, the SPS has undertaken an active role in promoting the use of digital technology within its establishments, through the use of virtual visits and mobile phone technology. More recently, the SPS has undertaken a Proof of Concept (Test of Change) for a KIOSK service in one of its operational Establishments. Following the success of the PoC, the SPS is now looking to roll this out to all SPS operational Establishments.
One of the Digital Strategy’s objectives is to enhance the digital skills of the Purchaser’s staff group and move away from various transaction activities that take up a considerable amount of their time. The Purchaser’s staff still rely extensively on paper based systems for managing basic day-to-day activities (including menu choice, staff requests, canteen purchases and other regular tasks). Research has identified that adoption of new technology requires active engagement and perceived positive outcomes from the user group(s) in order to accept new ways of working.
As a result of the above, the purpose of this tender activity is to appoint a supplier to install and manage a Self Service System to all operational Establishments. The system will include a standalone managed portal with a range of modules (including menu selectrion, PPC balance, staff messaging and notice board). The Contract Term shall be for a period of 5 years, plus up to an additional 2 year extension option.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
All SPS Sites
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 (Scotland)) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders on Public Contract Scotland - Tender. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 35
Price
/ Weighting:
65
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2022/S 022-190929
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 01948
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:753194)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sherriff Court
27 Chambers St
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
13/12/2023