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SPS-02219A Provision of Roleplay Services to SPS

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service is seeking a supplier for the provision of roleplay services as part of their recruitment and selection process. The contract, titled "SPS-02219A Provision of Roleplay Services to SPS," falls within the services industry category of public order and safety. The procurement is in the tender stage, with an open procedure allowing electronic submissions. Potential suppliers need to submit their tenders by 8th August 2025 at 12:00 PM. Services are expected to be delivered primarily at the SPS College and Headquarters in the UKM region, mainly in Edinburgh.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses experienced in delivering roleplay and assessment services, particularly those with a background in public safety training. Small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in human resources, recruitment, or training simulations could find this tender strategically beneficial for growth. The open procurement method means any qualifying business can compete, potentially providing new market opportunities for expanding service portfolios within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS-02219A 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-r6ebe6-0000805020
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542630
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£30,915 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Tegan Gregory
Contact Email
tegan.gregory@prisons.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313303790

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROFESSIONAL ROLE PLAYERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535160
    SPS-02219A 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=NOV542630
    SPS-02219A 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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