SPS-02234 In-Cell Digital Services

Location

14 SPS Establishments located across Scotland plus any new establishments during the Contract Term (e.g. HMP Highland and HMP Glasgow)

Description

The purpose of this Contract is to provide the SPS with a self-service core System (database, middleware, app/web server) for use within the prisoner's personal accommodation.

Total Quantity or Scope

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) 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.

Renewal Options

The Purchaser has the option to extend the Contract by an additional 3 years

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
• 30211300 - Computer platforms
• 30231100 - Computer terminals
• 72590000 - Computer-related professional services
• 72500000 - Computer-related services
• 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
• 48000000 - Software package and information systems
• 48222000 - Web server software package

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

The System shall be hosted by the Supplier either on their own premises (‘vendor hosted’) using a replicated configuration across the Supplier’s data centres for resilience and disaster recovery, or on a third party cloud-based Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) platform. In all cases, the System shall be securely hosted and dedicated exclusively to the SPS’ use. The hosted solution shall provide a secure route from the users in-cell TVs which use a Raspberry Pi 4 device for connectivity and must be operatable for the full Contract. The Supplier shall, through testing, demonstrate that the System remains fully operational and continues to provide the complete range of Services in the event of the failure of any single system instance. The Supplier shall be responsible for providing the System; building, testing and installing the raspberry pi devices and providing the on-going service, support and maintenance for the duration of the Contract Term. The Contract Term shall be 5 years from the last Establishment Go Live Date with the option to extend for any number of periods up to a maximum of 3 years. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 31358. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: As stated in the procurement documents (Question 2.17 Sustainable Procurement Duty) (SC Ref:825854)