---
title: "SPS-02219A Provision of Roleplay Services to SPS"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000805020"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# SPS-02219A Provision of Roleplay Services to SPS

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000805020

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service has concluded the procurement process for the provision of roleplay services to aid in their recruitment and selection exercises. The procurement, titled "SPS-02219A Provision of Roleplay Services to SPS," falls under the services category and is chiefly concerned with public order and safety. Located in Edinburgh, the services are expected to be delivered primarily at the SPS College and headquarters, with a duration anticipated at approximately 40 days annually, although this cannot be guaranteed. The contract was awarded to Professional Role Players Ltd for a value of £30,915, with the contract signed on 13 October 2025. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, ensuring transparency and wide accessibility for interested parties.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in role-play facilitation and training, particularly SMEs, to demonstrate their capabilities in a structured public sector environment. Companies with expertise in educational simulations and role-based training methods might find this contract lucrative for expanding their portfolio and gaining critical experience in public sector engagements. Given the recurring nature of the assessment exercises, suppliers can establish a long-term partnership with the Scottish Prison Service, thereby bolstering their reputation and fostering business growth in the public order and safety sector.

## 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=MAR551556 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,915 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROFESSIONAL ROLE PLAYERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551556
- 3 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542630
- 22 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535160

## 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551556
  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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805020
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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