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Electronic Monitoring

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Oct 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

14 May 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Planning

01 Dec 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government bought a managed electronic monitoring service for Scotland’s criminal and youth justice systems. The service monitors people subject to court orders or licence conditions, checking compliance with requirements to remain at specified places at designated times or avoid restricted locations. The supplier provides the monitoring equipment and technology, installs, maintains and removes it, and monitors individuals. Technologies may include radio-frequency and GPS devices, as well as alcohol or substance monitoring. The work also covers operational support, staffing, engagement with justice-sector organisations, record keeping, data analysis and reporting. The requirement is a single end-to-end service delivered across Scotland, rather than a purchase of equipment alone.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded to G4S Care and Justice Services, with the contract signed on 9 September 2026. The active contract runs from 15 September 2026 to 31 March 2032; the Scottish Government may extend it, potentially on more than one occasion, but not beyond 31 March 2034. The contract value is £65.49 million. The process used an open procedure. The lot’s stated estimated value was £75 million, while the original tender estimate was £40 million; the contract operates on a demand-led basis, so actual expenditure depends on service demand. Evaluation included pass/fail assessment of technical compliance and a price criterion weighted at 30. Three bids were recorded. The submission deadline was 1 July 2026.

This requirement favours providers able to run a secure, resilient national monitoring operation, not simply supply devices. Credible competitors would need the technology and systems to support installation, removal and maintenance at scale, with continuous monitoring and operational support. The service may involve radio-frequency and GPS equipment and alcohol or substance monitoring, alongside accurate case records, data analysis and reporting. Providers also need to recruit, vet and train suitably qualified staff and work effectively with courts, police, prisons, social work and prosecution stakeholders. The buyer required ISO/IEC 27001 or equivalent for information security, with recognised quality-management and business-continuity standards also relevant. Strong supply-chain controls, prompt subcontractor payment and evidence of environmental action would strengthen a future offer.

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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 Scottish Ministers are seeking to establish a managed service contract for the provision of Electronic Monitoring (EM) services in Scotland to support the criminal justice and youth justice systems. Electronic Monitoring (also known as "tagging") enables justice authorities to monitor compliance with court orders and licence conditions by confirming whether an individual remains at a specified location during designated periods and/or avoids restricted locations. Individuals subject to EM are fitted with a tamper-resistant electronic device (typically worn on the ankle or, where appropriate, the wrist), which transmits data indicating compliance, including any unauthorised absences, presence in restricted areas, or attempts to interfere with the device. The appointed service provider will be responsible for the delivery of an end-to-end EM service, including the installation, maintenance, monitoring, and removal of all necessary equipment. The service may utilise a combination of technologies, including radio frequency (RF), global positioning system (GPS), and alcohol and/or substance monitoring technologies. The service provider will be required to deliver all material aspects of the EM service across Scotland. This includes, but is not limited to: -Provision (through manufacture or procurement) of monitoring technology, including both hardware and software; -Installation, deinstallation, and maintenance of monitoring equipment; -24/7 monitoring of individuals subject to EM orders, supported by appropriate monitoring infrastructure and operational support functions; - Recruitment, vetting, and training of suitably qualified personnel; - Engagement with criminal justice stakeholders, including the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), Police Scotland, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), Scottish Prison Service (SPS), Justice Social Work (JSW), and others; - Accurate record keeping, data analysis, and reporting to the Purchaser.. The award criteria include an initial question assessing compliance with the technical requirements of the specification. This will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Schedule 1 will be provided in a redacted form due to the sensitive nature of certain information it contains. An unredacted version of the Specification may be made available to Tenderers upon request via PCS-T messaging facility.

Renewal: The Purchaser may, by giving notice to the Service Provider, extend the period of the Contract to a date falling no later than 31 March 2034. Subject to that constraint, the Purchaser may extend the period of the Contract on more than one occasion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000816653
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566279
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,490,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
An estimated 18 months prior to the expiry of the proposed arrangement.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G4S Care and Justice Services (UK) Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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