D3 Tenders | Secure Transport and Escort of Children

Notice Information

Get alerts for notices like these

Notice Title

Secure Transport and Escort of Children

Notice Description

Secure Transport and Escort of Children between courts, secure centres, hospitals, and other premises across Scotland.

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. The contract value is projected at 160,000 GBP per annum. The initial contract period value is not anticipated to exceed 480,000 GBP. If extended by a further 24 months, then the total contract value is not anticipated to exceed 720,000 GBP Additional information: All information published in this Prior Information Notice is subject to change. The Scottish Government is currently engaging with internal policy areas and key stakeholders to finalise the Specifications for this requirement. The Scottish Government reserve the right not to proceed at any point with the procurement.

Notice Details

Get alerts for notices like these

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06947d
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042433-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Planning Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
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: £720,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 25 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planned
Lots Status: Planned
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Get alerts for notices like these

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: GLASGOW
Postcode: G2 8LU
Post Town: 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

Notice URLs

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06947d-2026-05-08T11:59:22+01:00",
    "date": "2026-05-08T11:59:22+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06947d",
    "description": "Interested organisations are requested to register their interest by reviewing and completing the attached Microsoft Form Request for Information. Please complete the Microsoft Form Request for Information document below as fully as possible to inform this requirement and allow Scottish Government to review responses. You will require to copy and paste the link below into your browser for access. https://forms.office.com/e/UDB05aa1Ez Please submit your response by 12:00 noon on 29 May 2026. Depending on the level of interest generated by this Prior Information Notice, the Scottish Government reserves the right to host a Suppliers' Day. 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=831266. (SC Ref:831266)",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CASE / 850444",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Secure Transport and Escort of Children",
        "status": "planned",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "60130000",
            "description": "Special-purpose road passenger-transport services"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "Secure Transport and Escort of Children between courts, secure centres, hospitals, and other premises across Scotland.",
        "value": {
            "amount": 720000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "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. The contract value is projected at 160,000 GBP per annum. The initial contract period value is not anticipated to exceed 480,000 GBP. If extended by a further 24 months, then the total contract value is not anticipated to exceed 720,000 GBP Additional information: All information published in this Prior Information Notice is subject to change. The Scottish Government is currently engaging with internal policy areas and key stakeholders to finalise the Specifications for this requirement. The Scottish Government reserve the right not to proceed at any point with the procurement.",
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "75231220",
                        "description": "Prisoner-escort services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2026-06-26T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-1538",
            "name": "Scottish Government",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Scottish Government"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw",
                "locality": "Glasgow",
                "region": "UKM",
                "postalCode": "G2 8LU",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 412425466",
                "email": "campbell.forsyth2@gov.scot"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer",
                "centralPurchasingBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.scotland.gov.uk",
                "buyerProfile": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "NATIONAL_AGENCY",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "National or federal agency/office"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "01",
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "description": "General public services"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-1538",
        "name": "Scottish Government"
    },
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831266"
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}