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Secure Care Services

Scotland Excel

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30 Jan 2026 at 16:32

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18 Dec 2025 at 13:43

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Summary of the contracting process

Scotland Excel, located in Paisley, United Kingdom, is undergoing a public procurement process for the provision of "Secure Care Services," specifically welfare services for children and young people. This process involves a negotiated procedure, compliant with CELEX Directive 32014L0024, within the services industry category. The primary location for this service provision is Scotland. As of the most recent update, the procurement stage is at the tender phase, with the current deadline for submissions being extended to 3rd February 2026. Interested providers must hold specific authorisations or memberships as per legal requirements to be eligible for this contract.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in secure and welfare services for children and young people. The procurement's selective method indicates that negotiations will be part of the process, accommodating businesses that specialise in high-quality service provision. With a substantial contract value of GBP 250,400,000 and potential contract duration of up to five years, it offers substantial growth potential for experienced service providers with the necessary legal authorisations. Companies with robust financial capacity, technical competencies, and those familiar with regulatory compliance will be well-suited to compete for this contract, contributing to both commercial success and the enhancement of social care services in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Secure Care Services

Notice Description

Negotiated procedure for the provision of Secure Care (secure accommodation) Services. See II.2.4 (below) for a description of the procurement. To provide these Services in Scotland in accordance with the Law, providers must hold specific authorisations or memberships. For further details of the required authorisations or memberships, see III.2) Conditions related to the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This exercise relates to the use of the negotiated procedure with identified providers of secure accommodation for children and young people in Scotland who hold the necessary authorisations or memberships required in Law (as detailed in III.2). Notwithstanding that Regulation 75(2) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations") applies to this exercise, Scotland Excel has elected, voluntarily, to place this notice for reasons of transparency. The negotiated procedure has been developed in accordance with Regulation 76(8) of the Regulations. Additional information: Tenderers should refer to documents available on PCS_T - Project_27565 / ITT_57486

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f92c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008644-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Procedure involving negotiations
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£250,400,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scotland Excel
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1AR
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

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