SPS-02357 Temporary Maintenance Staff
The contract covers a framework for supplying temporary maintenance staff to support the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), the public body responsible for operating Scotland’s prisons and related custodial facilities. Staff will provide a range of maintenance-service skills for the inspection, servicing and maintenance of buildings and equipment managed by the Estates and Technical Services Directorate at SPS sites. The supplier must provide suitably qualified and experienced personnel, maintain a consistent level of service across locations, and ensure staff hold the required disclosure and security clearances, with Level 1 Disclosure Scotland clearance required as standard. The estimated contract value is not specified, and no contract duration is provided in the available information. Delivery is required across Scotland, including 14 publicly managed prisons, two Community Custody Units, SPS Headquarters, the SPS College and a Central Stores facility. The most critical stated eligibility requirement is the ability to supply appropriately qualified and experienced temporary staff with the necessary disclosure and security clearances.
Buyer: Scottish Prison Service. Source: Public Contracts Scotland. Updated 29 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: Not stated by the buyer
- Bids close: 29 Oct 2026
- Location: Scotland, City of Edinburgh
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Category: Supply services of personnel including temporary staff (79620000)
From the official notice
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 supplier shall be able to provide temporary staff to the SPS sites across Scotland and the level of service shall be consistent.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 29 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The buyer has not published a value.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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