--- title: "SPS-02212 Educational, Theraputic and Interactive Dog Assisted Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000797825" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797825" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000797825.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000797825.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE" published: "2025-06-24" --- # SPS-02212 Educational, Theraputic and Interactive Dog Assisted Services Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000797825 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797825) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000797825.json) ## Summary 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. ## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533190 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | 16 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 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533190 - 2 May 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529511 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529511 SPS-02212 Educational, Theraputic and Interactive Dog Assisted Services - The SPS require a supplier to provide educational, therapeutic and interactive dog assisted services at HMP & YOI Polmont. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533190 SPS-02212 Educational, Theraputic and Interactive Dog Assisted Services - The SPS require a supplier to provide educational, therapeutic and interactive dog assisted services at HMP & YOI Polmont. ## Notice URLs - http:// - 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.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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