Electronic Monitoring

Location

Glasgow

Description

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

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.

Renewal Options

The Purchaser may, by giving notice to the Service Provider, extend the period of the Contract to a date falling no later than 31 March 2034. Subject to that constraint, the Purchaser may extend the period of the Contract on more than one occasion.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price.

Other 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. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=831808. A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The Purchaser is committed to contributing to the social, economic & environmental well-being of the people of Scotland. The Purchaser has a range of national outcomes that underpin its core purpose - To focus on creating a more successful country, with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish, through sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Accordingly, there is a requirement to demonstrate commitment to these objectives in the form of a Community Benefits Proposal, which will be performed on a cost –neutral basis. Proposals must compliment the main purpose of the Contract and be proportionate to the contract value. Proposals should deliver solutions to the issues within the community that is affected by the subject matter of the contract whilst contributing to Scotland’s National Outcomes. The community in the case of the Electronic Monitoring Contract has been identified as: -Monitored persons -Families of monitored persons, in particular children and young people Some of the socio-economic challenges faced by this community are: -Unemployment -Stability of housing provision/homelessness -Drug use and alcoholism -Poor literacy and numeracy -Effect of monitoring on children and families -Re-integration into society Note: This list is not exhaustive. Examples of Community Benefit categories could be: -programmes, support schemes and other initiatives addressing the challenges listed at 73.6 -support to (re)enter the education system for those within the community -targeted employment support, recruitment and work-related training for specific groups within the community (for example long-term unemployed, monitored persons, ex-monitored-persons, recovering drug users) -sub-contracting opportunities for Third Sector Organisations that support this community -support for existing Charity and Third Sector Organisations that deliver benefits to this community Note: This list is not exhaustive. The community benefit proposal will be included in the conditions of the contract, and an annual report should be prepared by the Supplier on Community Benefits which have been realised. (SC Ref:831808)