--- title: "SPS-02219 Provision of Roleplay Services to SPS" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000800352" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800352" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800352.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800352.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE" published: "2025-07-04" --- # SPS-02219 Provision of Roleplay Services to SPS Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000800352 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800352) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800352.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534006 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | 8 Sep 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 4 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534006 - 3 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531670 ## 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. ## 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-r6ebe6-0000800352 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800352. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800352.json.