Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Prison Service
Calton House, 5 Redheughs Rigg
Edinburgh
EH12 9HW
Contact
Frances McGuire
frances.mcguire@sps.pnn.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1313303773
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00384
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
01918 Online Learning Platform for the Scottish Prison Service (SPS)
Reference number
01918
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80420000 - E-learning services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
SPS requires an Online Learning Platform for staff across the SPS estate. The platform shall be adapted to meet the needs of the Organisation with a learner centred approach to support our staff learning requirements to stay safe and compliant.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80420000 - E-learning services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
SPS has commenced this procurement process with the intention of awarding a contract.
An Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (SPD) 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is an option available within the contract to extend for a further 24 months.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Full details of SPS requirements are available within Schedule B - Specification which forms part of the the ITT. This can be found on PCS-T.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Bidders must pass the minimum standards sections of the SPD (Scotland). These will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis.
Bidders shall be registered and accredited hold ISO 14001 Environmental Management System; and ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
Bidders shall hold Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001 or equivalent.
Bidders shall be able to evidence a minimum of Public Liability insurance of GBP1m
Employers Liability insurance of GBP5m
Professional Indemnity insurance of GBP1m
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
The supplier will be expected to provide assurances regarding Fair Work Practices (Living Wage) in respect of those engaged to provide the services.
The supplier will be expected to comply with the terms of the Data Protection Act 2018 in respect of the management & appropriate handling of personal data/medical records. This will include evidencing appropriate systems & processes to support compliance.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-015799
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Originally published as:
Date
3 September 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Changed to:
Date
9 September 2021
Local time
2:00pm
See the change notice.
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
10 September 2021
Local time
10:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
A bidders forum will take place via MS Teams dated 24th August 2021.
Full details will be issued in due course.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 19337. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
(SC Ref:662951)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court,
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Frances.McGuire@sps.pnn.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom