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Scottish Prison Service

SPS-02380 Provision of Fabric for the Manufacturing of Bedding Items

Clothing & TextilesCPV 39563000
ValueValue not published
Deadline25 Sept 2026
Published26 Aug 2026
RegionNationwide
Timeline
Published 26 Aug 202629 days leftCloses 25 Sept 2026
Who to contact
Chris.Johnston@prisons.gov.scot
+44 1313303790

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How to submit
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Scottish Prison Service has published 8 Furniture & Furnishings notices, about every 4 months. On that rhythm the next one is expected around December 2026.

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The brief

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has a requirement for the provision of fabric, for the in-house manufacturing of bedding and towel items.

This requirement includes both Polyester (Bedding Items) and Cotton (Towelling) fabric provision to allow SPS to manufacture specific items in its textile workshops for use throughout the SPS estate.

What it takes to bid this

1022 daysof bid-team effort
£6.8k£15.1kat typical UK bid-team rates

Typical UK bid effort for the value not published — mid-band assumed band — an estimate, not a quote.

Qualify & bid/no-bid ~10% · SQ / PQQ ~20% · Written response ~55% · Review & presentation ~15%

Typical for this category — confirm against the ITT pack

  • Show at bidComparable references / case studies
  • Hold at bidFinancial standing (accounts, often ~2× contract value turnover)
  • Hold at bidInsurance cover (PL / EL, often PI)
  • Show at bidSocial value commitments

Hold at bid = pass/fail conditions of participation. Show at bid = scored in the quality response. Plan for delivery = contract obligations from day one.

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Source & provenance
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ecec
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tender · Open
Source
Find a Tender
Buyer ref
081457-2026
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