---
title: "SPS-02212 Educational, Theraputic and Interactive Dog Assisted Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050c39"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2025-06-24"
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# SPS-02212 Educational, Theraputic and Interactive Dog Assisted Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050c39

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is currently conducting an open procurement process to select a supplier for providing educational, therapeutic, and interactive dog assisted services at HMP & YOI Polmont, located in the UKM region. This tender, titled "SPS-02212 Educational, Therapeutic, and Interactive Dog Assisted Services" falls under the industry category of Dog training services (CPV: 80512000). The procurement stage is active, with the Invitation to Tender (ITT) having been issued. Key dates include a tender period ending on 4 August 2025, by 12:00 PM. The procurement process aims to award a contract with an initial duration of 1080 days, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialised in providing personal development and dog training services, particularly those with experience in therapeutic and educational interventions. The open procedure allows for wide participation, giving companies a fair chance to compete. To be well-suited for this opportunity, businesses should meet the minimum insurance requirements outlined, which include public liability insurance of £1,000,000 and employer’s liability insurance as required by law. The procurement emphasises quality (60%) and price (40%) in its award criteria, making it essential for bidders to balance technical competency with competitive pricing. Given the nature of the services and the high standards set by the SPS, organisations with a robust profile in public safety and educational services stand to benefit significantly from securing this contract.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034811-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | 15 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9DJ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80512000 - Dog training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2025 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034811-2025
- 2 May 2025 at 11:59 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018749-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797825
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00384
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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