Tender

SPS-02212 Educational, Theraputic and Interactive Dog Assisted Services

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

24 Jun 2025 at 14:41

Tender Notice
Planning

02 May 2025 at 11:59

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is currently conducting an open procurement process to select a supplier for providing educational, therapeutic, and interactive dog assisted services at HMP & YOI Polmont, located in the UKM region. This tender, titled "SPS-02212 Educational, Therapeutic, and Interactive Dog Assisted Services" falls under the industry category of Dog training services (CPV: 80512000). The procurement stage is active, with the Invitation to Tender (ITT) having been issued. Key dates include a tender period ending on 4 August 2025, by 12:00 PM. The procurement process aims to award a contract with an initial duration of 1080 days, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialised in providing personal development and dog training services, particularly those with experience in therapeutic and educational interventions. The open procedure allows for wide participation, giving companies a fair chance to compete. To be well-suited for this opportunity, businesses should meet the minimum insurance requirements outlined, which include public liability insurance of £1,000,000 and employer’s liability insurance as required by law. The procurement emphasises quality (60%) and price (40%) in its award criteria, making it essential for bidders to balance technical competency with competitive pricing. Given the nature of the services and the high standards set by the SPS, organisations with a robust profile in public safety and educational services stand to benefit significantly from securing this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS-02212 Educational, Theraputic and Interactive Dog Assisted Services

Notice Description

The SPS require a supplier to provide educational, therapeutic and interactive dog assisted services at HMP & YOI Polmont.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS will commence this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (Scotland) (SPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders on Public Contract Scotland-Tender (PCS-T). Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT

Renewal: A further extension is available for 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034811-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80512000 - Dog training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Christina McKelvie
Contact Email
christina.mckelvie@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313303858

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DJ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

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