Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
29 October 2026
19 days remaining
Published
29 September 2026
Type
services
Overview
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 SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract.
Eligibility & compliance
The supplier shall be able to provide temporary staff to the SPS sites across Scotland and the level of service shall be consistent.
Additional details
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. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.
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The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is setting up a framework to hire temporary maintenance staff for its prisons, custody units, HQ, college and stores across Scotland.
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Scottish Prison ServiceKey Dates
Published
29 September 2026
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29 October 2026
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