Tender

SPS-02219 Provision of Roleplay Services to SPS

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

04 Jul 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Planning

03 Jun 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service is currently in the tender stage for the procurement titled "SPS-02219 Provision of Roleplay Services to SPS". This public procurement process, classified under the "Public order and safety" industry category, pertains to the provision of roleplay services necessary for recruitment and selection processes. The project is situated in Edinburgh, Scotland, with services primarily at the SPS College and Headquarters. The open procedure procurement method invites electronic submissions by the deadline of 8th August 2025, with the contract award period starting the same day. This opportunity involves providing services for approximately 40 days annually and promises a contract period of 1,080 days, with potential renewal for an additional 24 months.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment, training, or role playing to expand their services within the public sector. Companies that excel in delivering structured recruitment assessments or possess expertise in public safety-related roleplay scenarios are particularly well-suited to this tender. Participation may allow such businesses to establish a foothold with a national agency renowned for maintaining public order, thus augmenting their portfolio and enhancing their credibility in similar niches. Successful bidders will benefit from a long-term contractual relationship with the Scottish Prison Service, providing stable business growth prospects and furthering their capability to deliver critical services in the public domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS-02219 Provision of Roleplay Services to SPS

Notice Description

The SPS carries out recruitment and selection processes where applicants are required to undertake roleplay exercises to assess them against role specific competencies and require a Supplier to provide these Services. The Supplier shall generally deliver the Services at all of the Purchaser's sites, primarily at the SPS College and Head Quaters. It is anticipated that the Purchaser will require the Services for approximately 40 days per year, however these services cannot be guaranteed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS shall 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) 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: 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800352
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534006
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 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
Louise Baird, Tegan Gregory
Contact Email
louise.baird@prisons.gov.scot, tegan.gregory@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313303790, +44 13133303537

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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531670
    SPS-02219 Provision of Roleplay Services to SPS - The SPS carries out recruitment and selection processes where applicants are required to undertake roleplay exercises to assess them against role specific competencies and require a Supplier to provide these Services. The Supplier shall generally deliver the Services at all of the Purchaser's sites, primarily at the SPS College and Head Quaters. It is anticipated that the Purchaser will require the Services for approximately 40 days per year, however these services cannot be guaranteed.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534006
    SPS-02219 Provision of Roleplay Services to SPS - The SPS carries out recruitment and selection processes where applicants are required to undertake roleplay exercises to assess them against role specific competencies and require a Supplier to provide these Services. The Supplier shall generally deliver the Services at all of the Purchaser's sites, primarily at the SPS College and Head Quaters. It is anticipated that the Purchaser will require the Services for approximately 40 days per year, however these services cannot be guaranteed.

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