Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
UK
E-mail: ross.cameron@gov.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotland.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Electronic Monitoring
Reference number: Case 796236
II.1.2) Main CPV code
75231200
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Scottish Ministers are seeking to establish a managed service contract for Electronic Monitoring of those who have offended in the justice system to support the criminal and Youth Justice Systems in Scotland. The service provider will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and removal of all necessary equipment and for the monitoring of those in the justice system placed on any form of electronic monitoring.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
40 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Electronic Monitoring Service in Scotland commenced in April 2020. This contract is due to expire on 31 March 2027. The Scottish Ministers are seeking to establish a managed service contract for Electronic Monitoring of those who have offended in the justice system and to support the criminal and Youth Justice Systems in Scotland. Electronic Monitoring, also called "tagging" allows justice personnel to quickly and easily confirm that an offender is at a specified location when he or she is required to be present or away from a location they are not allowed to be present at. A person is placed on an electronically monitored order or licence. A tamper resistant electronic device is attached to his or her ankle, or if required on their wrist. The device transmits an electronic signal indicating whether the Monitored person has had any unauthorised absences, attendance at restricted locations or has tampered with the device.
The service provider will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and removal of all necessary equipment and for Electronic Monitoring of those who have offended in the justice system which may cover radio frequency technology, global positioning system monitoring technology and/or alcohol and substance monitoring technology
Link to Management of Offenders (Scotland) Act
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2019/14/enacted
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
13/02/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
An RFI (Request for Information) questionnaire has been included with this PIN. It contains several key questions designed to help us understand market capacity for this requirement and to support the development of a robust specification. Completion of the questionnaire is not a prerequisite for submitting a future tender; however, any feedback provided would be greatly appreciated.
Please be assured that any information submitted will not be used to assess supplier performance, capacity, or capability in any current or future procurement process, and suppliers will not be disadvantaged if they choose not to respond. Further information is available in the attached RFI. Responses are requested no later than Friday 16th January 2026.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=816653.
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VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
01/12/2025