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DCAF - Secure Transport and Escort of Children to Scottish Ministers

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

06 Jul 2026 at 14:48

Tender Notice
Planning

08 May 2026 at 11:59

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking to appoint an external service provider to manage the Secure Transport and Escort of Children on behalf of Scottish Ministers. This procurement falls under the "Special-purpose road passenger-transport services" category and is relevant across Scotland. The process is currently at the "Tender" stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 5 August 2026. The anticipated contract will commence in January 2027, lasting 36 months with the option for a 24-month extension. Prospective bidders must adhere to criteria established, focusing on quality and price, using an open procedure for submissions. The involved contract, valued at £1,000,000, aims to provide secure transportation services for children transferring between courts, secure centres, and hospitals, ensuring the Scottish Government's commitment to a child-centred justice system as stipulated by recent legislative changes.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in secure transportation services, especially those with existing experience in managing child transportation under rigorous safety and quality standards. Businesses adept in operational delivery models, safeguarding, and efficient staffing practices might find this opportunity fits their core competencies. Additionally, organisations with a strong record in risk management, environmental considerations, and business continuity planning are positioned well to fulfil the comprehensive requirements of this contract. With a strong community focus and the strategic importance of this contract for the Scottish Government, companies that excel in these areas are encouraged to consider participation in this tender opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCAF - Secure Transport and Escort of Children to Scottish Ministers

Notice Description

Scottish Ministers seek to appoint an external service provider for the provision of Secure Transport and Escort of Children.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Ministers are responsible for the placement and management of children under the age of 18 who are sentenced to detention by the courts, including responsibility for their secure transportation. Legislative changes introduced through the Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Act 2024 reinforce Scotland's commitment to a rights-based, trauma-informed, child-centred justice system. The service will provide secure transport and escort services for children between courts, secure centres, hospitals, and other premises across Scotland. This will include, but is not limited to planned, unplanned and standby escorts, and custody and supervision at court, and transfer arrangements when a child reaches the age of 18, where required. The Service will only cover children whose secure transport and escort are the responsibility of Scottish Ministers. The contract is anticipated to commence in January 2027 for a period of 36 months with the option to extend by up to a further 24 months.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by a period of up to 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06947d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063254-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

75231220 - Prisoner-escort services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 2026Expired
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
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

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