SPS-01873 Insurance Inspections for the Scottish Prison Service
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What this is
Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is procuring statutory insurance inspection services across 19 sites (14 prison establishments, 2 community custody units, SPS College, Fauldhouse facility and One Lochside HQ). The contract covers inspections under LOLER, PSSR, PER, PUWER and COSHH legislation by a Competent Person/Inspection Engineer. Contract duration is 3 years with an optional 3-year extension. A formal contract notice was anticipated 6 October 2025.
Key points
- Statutory Insurance Inspections (LOLER/PSSR/PER/PUWER) at 19 SPS sites across Scotland — 3+3 years
- Competent Person/Inspection Engineer accreditation required — PI £1m, EL £5m, PL £1m
- Contract notice anticipated: 6 October 2025 — contact alan.mcconnach@prisons.gov.scot
Who can bid
Accredited statutory inspection bodies with qualified Competent Persons/Inspection Engineers under LOLER, PSSR/PER 1999/2016, PUWER and COSHH regulations. Must hold PI £1m, Employers Liability £5m, Public Liability £1m. Coverage: 19 SPS sites across Scotland.
How to submit
Register interest via PCS portal. Contract notice anticipated 6 October 2025. Contact alan.mcconnach@prisons.gov.scot.
Clarifications
Contact Alan McConnach at alan.mcconnach@prisons.gov.scot. Q&A deadline extended to 1 March 2026 12:00.
Contract period
3 years with optional 3-year extension (maximum 6 years). Ref: SPS-01873.
Classification
CPV 66000000 — Financial and insurance services Scotland
Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.