Prison building construction work

Tender description

The Women’s National Facility (WNF) will provide a safe and secure environment for women in custody who have the most complex needs. The WNF will offer a range services that aim to reduce reoffending through a gender specific and trauma informed way. A key aspect will be in providing a supportive environment with facilities and activities designed to promote independence and life skills to reduce the impact and associated risk of institutionalisation. The services will include: a health centre; 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. An additional 25 place Assessment Centre within the WNF will provide accommodation for all women entering custody to allow for a period of initial assessment, following which a woman would be located in the most appropriate location in accordance with individual risk and need. 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, along with SPS's supporting guidance document, — following the evaluation of the ESPD, shortlisted bidders will be provided with an Invitation to Tender (ITT). Tender responses will then be evaluated by SPS.