SPS-02319 Prisoner Records 2 (PR2) – Technical Change
SPS is undertaking a strategic technology modernisation project to migrate the PR2 system from a legacy Oracle Forms and Reports platform, operating on an Oracle database, to a modern, modular, opensource technology stack deployed within a secure Cloud environment. This project shall include the migration and on-going support and maintenance for the duration of the Contract Term.
The Contract Term shall be 7 years (not including implementation which shall be limited to a maximum of 18 months) with the option to extend by up to an additional 6 years.
The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) and Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) require a supplier to provide substance screening kits and associated services, including the supply of point of care screening devices, confirmatory analysis services, reporting services, training and support.
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SPS-02377 Treatment of Recyclable and Residual Waste for SPS
The purpose of this Contract is to engage with a Supplier to ensure that the SPS operates in a safe, appropriate and environmentally compliant manner in relation to the management of Non-Hazardous Controlled Waste. Including the on-site storage, collection, transfer, treatment and subsequent disposal of all Non-Hazardous Controlled Waste across the SPS Estate.
The Supplier shall ensure source segregation and separate collection of the following key materials, including but not limited to:
Dry mixed Recyclables (Paper; Card; Glass; Metals; Cans; Plastics; Textiles; and Wood); and Residual Waste.
SPS-02366 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Welfare Services to Scottish Central Government
SPS is leading a collaborative procurement on behalf of approximately 40 Scottish public sector organisations (Collaborative Partners), representing a combined workforce of approximately 34,000 employees, to secure the provision of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
The Services are intended to support employees by providing access to confidential advice, guidance and supportive interventions to assist with personal and work-related issues that may impact health, wellbeing, attendance or performance.
The required Services include, but are not limited to:
-Telephone counselling and emotional support services;
-Information, advice and signposting services;
-Support and advice for carers;
-Management support services, including consultation and guidance for managers;
-Structured counselling interventions, delivered through face-to-face, telephone and digital channels as appropriate;
-Referral arrangements to specialist support services where required; and
-Trauma support services, including access to a dedicated trauma helpline and specialist post-traumatic incident support for employees affected by actual or potential exposure to traumatic events.
In addition, there is a requirement to provide Welfare Services to a number of the Collaborative Partners. The
Welfare Service shall include crisis intervention, welfare support services (including home visits where appropriate), advocacy services, and support in facilitating meetings on behalf of individuals where required.
The Welfare Service is intended to provide both direct support to employees experiencing personal, health, wellbeing or workplace difficulties and management information reporting to Human Resources representatives, in accordance with agreed governance arrangements and applicable confidentiality requirements.
The Services are expected to support the health, wellbeing and resilience of employees, whilst providing Collaborative Partners with access to appropriate management information to inform organisational wellbeing initiatives and service evaluation.
SPS-11033 The Design and Build of Modular Accommodation at HMP Castle Huntly
SPS is in the discovery phase ahead of expected procurement to appoint a contractor to provide a full turnkey solution including all services required to deliver modular (prison cell) accommodation at HMP Castle Huntly.
SPS has opted to utilise the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) (formally known as Crown Commercial Services CCS) Offsite Construction Solutions (RM6184) Framework Agreement Lot 4.1: Justice (3D Turnkey Solutions) as the preferred route to market.
This is a prior information notice for a forthcoming contract for the Scottish Prison Service (SPS). Services required are deep cleaning of kitchens and serveries within Establishments across Scotland.
The SPS has a number of facilities containing buildings and equipment which are required to be inspected, serviced and maintained. This work is carried out by the Estates and Technical Services Directorate managed by SPS Headquarters (HQ).
SPS currently operates 14 publicly managed prisons, two Community Custody Units (CCUs), its HQ, the SPS College, and a Central Stores facility, all situated across Scotland.
This framework shall provide SPS with the capability to employ suitably qualified and experienced temporary staff, covering a range of skill sets required in maintenance services. These staff shall have the relevant disclosure/security clearances (e.g. Level 1 Disclosure Scotland as standard). The supplier shall be able to provide temporary staff to the SPS sites across Scotland and the level of service shall be consistent.
