Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
UK
Contact person: Ross Cameron
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
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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.1.6) 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 Scottish Ministers are seeking to establish a managed service contract for the provision of Electronic Monitoring (EM) services in Scotland to support the criminal justice and youth justice systems.
Electronic Monitoring (also known as “tagging”) enables justice authorities to monitor compliance with court orders and licence conditions by confirming whether an individual remains at a specified location during designated periods and/or avoids restricted locations. Individuals subject to EM are fitted with a tamper-resistant electronic device (typically worn on the ankle or, where appropriate, the wrist), which transmits data indicating compliance, including any unauthorised absences, presence in restricted areas, or attempts to interfere with the device.
The appointed service provider will be responsible for the delivery of an end-to-end EM service, including the installation, maintenance, monitoring, and removal of all necessary equipment. The service may utilise a combination of technologies, including radio frequency (RF), global positioning system (GPS), and alcohol and/or substance monitoring technologies.
The service provider will be required to deliver all material aspects of the EM service across Scotland. This includes, but is not limited to:
-Provision (through manufacture or procurement) of monitoring technology, including both hardware and software;
-Installation, deinstallation, and maintenance of monitoring equipment;
-24/7 monitoring of individuals subject to EM orders, supported by appropriate monitoring infrastructure and operational support functions;
- Recruitment, vetting, and training of suitably qualified personnel;
- Engagement with criminal justice stakeholders, including the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), Police Scotland, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), Scottish Prison Service (SPS), Justice Social Work (JSW), and others;
- Accurate record keeping, data analysis, and reporting to the Purchaser.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Pass-Fail Technical Requirements
/ Weighting: Pass-Fail
Quality criterion: Service Requirements
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Staff and Resources
/ Weighting: 17
Quality criterion: Service Risk
/ Weighting: 23
Quality criterion: Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Community Benefits
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
75 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
15/09/2026
End:
31/03/2032
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Purchaser may, by giving notice to the Service Provider, extend the period of the Contract to a date falling no later than 31 March 2034. Subject to that constraint, the Purchaser may extend the period of the Contract on more than one occasion.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The award criteria include an initial question assessing compliance with the technical requirements of the specification. This will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis.
Schedule 1 will be provided in a redacted form due to the sensitive nature of certain information it contains. An unredacted version of the Specification may be made available to Tenderers upon request via PCS‑T messaging facility.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
4B4. The bidder confirms the name, value and/or range of the financial ratios specified in the relevant Contract Notice are as follows:
4B.5 It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below:
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
4B.4 - Bidders must demonstrate a Current Ratio of no less than 1. Current Ratio will be calculated as follows: Total current assets divided by Total current liabilities.
4B.5 - Minimum level(s) of standards required:
- Public Liability in the sum of not less than 10,000,000 GBP for any one incident and unlimited in total;
- Professional indemnity insurance in the sum of not less than 5,000,000 GBP;
- employer’s liability insurance in accordance with any legal obligation for the time being in force;
- Motor insurance in accordance with any legal obligation for the time being in force.
- Cyber insurance in the sum of not less than 10,000,000 GBP;
- Product liability insurance in the sum of not less than 10,000,000 GBP for any one incident and unlimited in total;
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
4C.4 - Provide a statement of the relevant supply chain management and/or tracking systems used.
4C.7 - Provide details of the environmental management measures which the bidder will be able to use when performing the contract.
4C.10 - Provide details of the proportion (i.e. percentage) of the contract that you intend to subcontract: Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract.
4D.1 - Will the bidder be able to produce certificates drawn up by independent bodies (where applicable) attesting that the bidder complies with the required quality assurance standards.
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
4C.4 - If bidders intend to use a supply chain to deliver the requirements detailed in the Contract Notice, they should confirm they have (or have access to) the relevant supply chain management and tracking systems to ensure a resilient and sustainable supply chain. This will include confirmation that they have the systems in place to pay subcontractors through the supply chain promptly and effectively, and provide evidence when requested of:
a) their standard payment terms
b) ≥95% of all supply chain invoices being paid on time (in accordance with the terms of contract) in the last financial year.
If the bidder is unable to confirm (b) they must provide an improvement plan, signed by their Director, which improves the payment performance.
4C.7 - Production and submission of evidence of steps taken to build awareness of the climate emergency and consideration of how the organisation plans to respond to it. This should include details of planned projects and actions to reduce the bidder’s carbon emissions.
4C.10 - Bidders must confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract.
4D.1 - The contractor will be required to hold, or be able to demonstrate equivalence to, recognised quality assurance and information security standards relevant to the delivery of the contract, including:
-BS EN ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management Systems), or equivalent (mandatory requirement);
-BS EN ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems), or equivalent;
-BS EN ISO 22301 (Business Continuity Management Systems), or equivalent.
Bidders must also demonstrate alignment with ISO/IEC 27002 (Information Security Controls) or equivalent recognised good practice, where applicable.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-078605
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
01/07/2026
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
01/07/2026
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
An estimated 18 months prior to the expiry of the proposed arrangement.
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
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=831808.
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
The Purchaser is committed to contributing to the social, economic & environmental well-being of the people of Scotland. The Purchaser has a range of national outcomes that underpin its core purpose - To focus on creating a more successful country, with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish, through sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
Accordingly, there is a requirement to demonstrate commitment to these objectives in the form of a Community Benefits Proposal, which will be performed on a cost –neutral basis.
Proposals must compliment the main purpose of the Contract and be proportionate to the contract value.
Proposals should deliver solutions to the issues within the community that is affected by the subject matter of the contract whilst contributing to Scotland’s National Outcomes.
The community in the case of the Electronic Monitoring Contract has been identified as:
-Monitored persons
-Families of monitored persons, in particular children and young people
Some of the socio-economic challenges faced by this community are:
-Unemployment
-Stability of housing provision/homelessness
-Drug use and alcoholism
-Poor literacy and numeracy
-Effect of monitoring on children and families
-Re-integration into society
Note: This list is not exhaustive.
Examples of Community Benefit categories could be:
-programmes, support schemes and other initiatives addressing the challenges listed at 73.6
-support to (re)enter the education system for those within the community
-targeted employment support, recruitment and work-related training for specific groups within the community (for example long-term unemployed, monitored persons, ex-monitored-persons, recovering drug users)
-sub-contracting opportunities for Third Sector Organisations that support this community
-support for existing Charity and Third Sector Organisations that deliver benefits to this community
Note: This list is not exhaustive.
The community benefit proposal will be included in the conditions of the contract, and an annual report should be prepared by the Supplier on Community Benefits which have been realised.
(SC Ref:831808)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace Court
27 Chambers St
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/courts-and-tribunals/courts-tribunals-and-office-locations/find-us/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
14/05/2026