Planning

Electronic Monitoring

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

01 Dec 2025 at 16:01

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is in the planning stage of a tender titled "Electronic Monitoring", which primarily falls under the services category related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals. The initiative aims to establish a managed service contract for electronic monitoring to support the criminal and Youth Justice Systems in Scotland, with the buyer's address being based in Glasgow. Interested parties are requested to respond to a Request for Information (RFI) by 16th January 2026. Further communications regarding future notices are expected around 13th February 2026. The total estimated contract value is £40 million, and the tender emphasizes the use of varied monitoring technologies such as radio frequency, GPS, and substance monitoring. The current service contract is set to expire on 31st March 2027, paving the way for this new procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with experience in electronic monitoring technologies, particularly those capable of deploying and managing systems involving GPS and radio frequency technologies. Companies specialising in security, IT, and telecommunications, especially those familiar with the justice system requirements, would be well-suited to bid for this contract. With a substantial budget and a long-term focus, this contract could support business expansion and establish lasting partnerships with the public sector. Engaging with this procurement process not only leverages technological expertise but also contributes to broader social objectives concerning public safety and justice support in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electronic Monitoring

Notice 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078605-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Feb 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ross.cameron@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

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