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 00:00

Planning

02 May 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service, based in Edinburgh, is seeking suppliers for an open procurement process titled "SPS-02212 Educational, Therapeutic and Interactive Dog Assisted Services" at HMP & YOI Polmont. This service falls under the public order and safety industry category, aimed at enhancing rehabilitation through interactive dog-assisted methods. The tender process is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 4th August 2025 at 12:00 PM. Upon closure of submissions, the bid opening and award period will commence on the same day. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure ensuring a transparent and accessible bidding process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the service sector, particularly those specialising in education, therapy, and animal-assisted interventions. Companies with relevant experience in providing rehabilitative services within correctional facilities are well-suited to compete. Given the emphasis on a quality to price ratio of 60:40, businesses capable of aligning their technical offerings with competitive pricing are encouraged to participate. The opportunity for contract renewal and the requirement for public liability insurance further underscore long-term business growth prospects. This tender allows businesses to expand their footprint in public safety sectors, aligning with the Scottish Government's outreach and service enhancement objectives.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797825
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533190
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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
16 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Alan McConnach, Christina McKelvie
Contact Email
alan.mcconnach@prisons.gov.scot, 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

Notice Documents

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