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Electronic Monitoring

Scottish Government · award, contract

Tender information last checkedLast checked 8 Oct 2026, 15:17.

Opportunity overview

The Scottish Ministers are seeking to establish a managed service contract for Electronic Monitoring of those who have offended in the justice system to support the criminal and Youth Justice Systems in Scotland. The service provider will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and removal of all necessary equipment and for the monitoring of those in the justice system placed on any form of electronic monitoring.

Awarded to

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Contract value
£65.5m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
8 Sept 2026
Award ID
095225-2026-Case 796236-1
Status
active
Location
London, UKM, SW1H 0DB, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV75231200 — Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

Lots

  • 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.Value not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
Case 796236
Status
complete
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
75231200
Description
Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

Covered By

GPA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
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.
Has Options
No
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Pass-Fail Technical Requirements
Type
quality
Description
Pass-Fail
Criterion 2
Name
Service Requirements
Type
quality
Description
35
Criterion 3
Name
Staff and Resources
Type
quality
Description
17
Criterion 4
Name
Service Risk
Type
quality
Description
23
Criterion 5
Name
Sustainability
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 6
Name
Community Benefits
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 7
Name
Fair Work Practices
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 8
Type
price
Description
30

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Scottish Government
Id
GB-FTS-1538

Identifier

Legal Name
Scottish Government

Address

Street Address
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Locality
Glasgow
Region
UKM
Postal Code
G2 8LU
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Ross Cameron

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
MINISTRY
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
01
Description
General public services
Organisation 2
Name
G4S Care and Justice Services
Id
GB-FTS-187419

Identifier

Legal Name
G4S Care and Justice Services

Address

Street Address
6th Floor, 50 Broadway
Locality
London
Region
UKM
Postal Code
SW1H 0DB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Organisation 3
Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace Court
Id
GB-FTS-155314

Identifier

Legal Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace Court

Address

Street Address
27 Chambers St
Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH1 1LB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Details

Award information

Award 1
Id
095225-2026-Case 796236-1
Status
active

Related lots

1

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-187419
Name
G4S Care and Justice Services

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
095225-2026-Case 796236-1
Award ID
095225-2026-Case 796236-1
Status
active
Date Signed
9 Sept 2026, 00:00

Value

Amount
65,490,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Glasgow · UKM · G2 8LU · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 044477-2026tender ·
  2. 095225-2026award, contract ·