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Escorting Services for Children and Young People

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Scottish Government, pertains to the "Escorting Services for Children and Young People". This project, classified under services for general public purposes, is set to be delivered across all of Scotland. Currently at the planning stage, the tender was open for submissions until 13th October 2017, with a contract value of £400,000. Bidders are expected to utilise electronic submission methods, as detailed on the Scottish Government's procurement portal.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for firms specialised in custodial and escorting services, particularly those experienced in working with young and vulnerable populations. Providers with a strong background in compliance and relevant insurance coverage will be well-suited to compete. The ongoing service requirement also indicates potential for future contracts, making it an attractive opportunity for both established companies and new entrants in the market.

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Notice Title

Escorting Services for Children and Young People

Notice Description

A custodial escorting service, comprising the transportation, under escort, of sentenced children and young people between secure units and courts, or to such other locations as may be required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A custodial escorting service, comprising the transportation, under escort, of sentenced children and young people between secure units and courts, or to such other locations as may be required.

Renewal: This is an ongoing service requirement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000511366
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304771
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

75231220 - Prisoner-escort services

75231230 - Prison services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
6 months prior to the expiring of the contract.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Neil Stewart
Contact Email
buildingstandards@gov.scot, neil.stewart@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312443509, +44 1312446537

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6GA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G4S

Further Information

Notice Documents

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