Electronic Monitoring · UK public procurement notice

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. Additional information: 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.