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Awarded United Kingdom Services

Provision of a Self Service System for all SPS Sites

Buyer: Scottish Prison Service

Published
13 December 2023
Place of performance
UKM
Procedure
Open procedure
Lots
1
Notice number
036664-2023
Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-04254e
Official source
Official source

Description

SPS recognises that the ability of those in custody to develop their digital skills is limited to that of a classroom setting. As a result, the SPS has undertaken an active role in promoting the use of digital technology within its establishments, through the use of virtual visits and mobile phone technology. More recently, the SPS has undertaken a Proof of Concept (Test of Change) for a KIOSK service in one of its operational Establishments. Following the success of the PoC, the SPS is now looking to roll this out to all SPS operational Establishments. One of the Digital Strategy’s objectives is to enhance the digital skills of the Purchaser’s staff group and move away from various transaction activities that take up a considerable amount of their time. The Purchaser’s staff still rely extensively on paper based systems for managing basic day-to-day activities (including menu choice, staff requests, canteen purchases and other regular tasks). Research has identified that adoption of new technology requires active engagement and perceived positive outcomes from the user group(s) in order to accept new ways of working. As a result of the above, the purpose of this tender activity is…

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