Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

SPS-02206 Justice Partners Escort and Court Custody (Scotland)

Scottish Prison Service

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jan 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Mar 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service has successfully awarded the SPS-02206 Justice Partners Escort and Court Custody (Scotland) contract. This contract, which involves key stakeholders such as the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Services, and Police Scotland, is a comprehensive service for managing prisoner escorts and court custody throughout Scotland. The service includes a variety of secure movements, from court and police custody exchanges to hospital visits and inter-prison transfers. The procurement was conducted through a competitive procedure with negotiation, culminating in the contract's award on 23rd January 2026 to Mitie Care & Custody Ltd. The contract, valued at approximately £415 million, underscores the importance and scale of the public order and safety category within the UKM region and forms part of the broader governance of public law infrastructure in Scotland.

For businesses in the security, transportation, or facilities management sectors, this contract presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for those capable of managing large-scale and secure logistical operations. Companies with expertise in data collection and performance evaluation will find themselves well-suited to address the contract’s requirements, including the safe transport of approximately 125,000 individuals annually. Moreover, businesses interested in future collaborations should prepare for the next tendering phase scheduled to commence in early 2027, with a focus on demonstrating financial stability and operational competency. The contract's extension options also suggest potential long-term partnership opportunities for those committed to compliance with legislative and safety standards.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS-02206 Justice Partners Escort and Court Custody (Scotland)

Notice Description

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is seeking a competent service provider to undertake the delivery of the SPS-02206 Justice Partners Escort and Court Custody (Scotland) (JPECCS) contract. The SPS is the 'lead' authority in terms of managing the contract on behalf of the Scottish Government, led by the Criminal Justice Partners (including the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Services and Police Scotland). The Criminal Justice Partners will be seeking a service provider to deliver the full requirements of the JPECCS contract which covers all prisoner escorts in Scotland, including court movements, police custody unit movements, hospital appointments, inter-prison transfers, community work placements and transportation for home leave, together with court custody operations. In addition, there are a number of secure movements from police stations and prisons elsewhere in the UK to Scotland and vice versa. The service provider will also provide hospital watch escorts for those prisoners admitted to hospital. In 2023/24 there were approximately 37,000 secure and community movements transporting over 125,000 individuals under the contract. In addition, the service provider will require to have robust data collection systems and reporting tools to support the delivery of the contract and to measure performance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award for the Justice Partners Escort and Court Custody (Scotland) (JPECCS). The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is the 'lead' authority for the 4th generation contract which provides services for its collaborative partners: the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, Police Scotland and Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service. The JPECCS contract has two key elements which are prisoner escorts and the management of prisoners in courts and supporting services as described in the tender documentation.

Renewal: The contract will have the option to extend up to a further 48 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789307
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548141
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75231220 - Prisoner-escort services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£415,353,498 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jan 2027 - 31 Mar 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
The initial Contract Term will expire during January 2035. There is a Contract extension of up to a further four years available.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Prison Service
Additional Buyers

Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service

Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

Scottish Government

Scottish Police Authority

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DJ
Postcode Area
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
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Mitie Care & Custody Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525518
    SPS-02206 Justice Partners Escort and Court Custody (Scotland) - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is seeking a competent service provider to undertake the delivery of the SPS-02206 Justice Partners Escort and Court Custody (Scotland) (JPECCS) contract. The SPS is the 'lead' authority in terms of managing the contract on behalf of the Scottish Government, led by the Criminal Justice Partners (including the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Services and Police Scotland). The Criminal Justice Partners will be seeking a service provider to deliver the full requirements of the JPECCS contract which covers all prisoner escorts in Scotland, including court movements, police custody unit movements, hospital appointments, inter-prison transfers, community work placements and transportation for home leave, together with court custody operations. In addition, there are a number of secure movements from police stations and prisons elsewhere in the UK to Scotland and vice versa. The service provider will also provide hospital watch escorts for those prisoners admitted to hospital. In 2023/24 there were approximately 37,000 secure and community movements transporting over 125,000 individuals under the contract. In addition, the service provider will require to have robust data collection systems and reporting tools to support the delivery of the contract and to measure performance.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548141
    SPS-02206 Justice Partners Escort and Court Custody (Scotland) - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is seeking a competent service provider to undertake the delivery of the SPS-02206 Justice Partners Escort and Court Custody (Scotland) (JPECCS) contract. The SPS is the 'lead' authority in terms of managing the contract on behalf of the Scottish Government, led by the Criminal Justice Partners (including the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Services and Police Scotland). The Criminal Justice Partners will be seeking a service provider to deliver the full requirements of the JPECCS contract which covers all prisoner escorts in Scotland, including court movements, police custody unit movements, hospital appointments, inter-prison transfers, community work placements and transportation for home leave, together with court custody operations. In addition, there are a number of secure movements from police stations and prisons elsewhere in the UK to Scotland and vice versa. The service provider will also provide hospital watch escorts for those prisoners admitted to hospital. In 2023/24 there were approximately 37,000 secure and community movements transporting over 125,000 individuals under the contract. In addition, the service provider will require to have robust data collection systems and reporting tools to support the delivery of the contract and to measure performance.

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

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.

Loading OCDS record...