Prison building construction work

Tender description

In June 2015 the Cabinet Secretary for Justice Michael Matheson announced that a new 80 place national facility will be created on the existing site of HMP & YOI Cornton Vale. This facility will be for women who are assessed as potentially requiring more intensive management and supervision. It is a central part of the new strategy concerning the custody of women in Scotland. The national facility will provide a range services that aim to reduce reoffending through person centred approaches that are age and gender specific, within a safe and secure environment. The services will include: a health centre serviced by Forth Valley Health Board; education facilities for teaching and developing life skills; outdoor areas and a gymnasium to promote healthy living and fitness; and a quiet area for contemplation where women can also attend faith services. The procurement will follow the Restricted procedure: — Following publication of the Contract Notice, a European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. — Following the evaluation of the ESPD, shortlisted bidders will be provided with an Invitation to Tender (ITT). Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS.