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Scotland Excel 2322 (2425/Jan/001/SCSWIS) Guarding Services for the Care Inspectorate

SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)

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18 Jun 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland, also known as the Care Inspectorate, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Scotland Excel 2322 (2425/Jan/001/SCSWIS) Guarding Services for the Care Inspectorate". This contract falls under the social protection industry category and covers services within the UK region, specifically in Dundee. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, resulted in an award to OCS Group UK Limited. The service is set to commence on 2 May 2025 and extend until 1 May 2028, with options to extend for two additional twelve-month periods. The contract was signed on 10 June 2025, with a total value of £800,000.00.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing security services, particularly those with expertise in social care environments. Given the nature of the contract and its requirements, large enterprises within the UK that specialise in comprehensive security solutions would have been well-positioned to compete. The contract's considerable value and extended duration make it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their reach and establish a presence in the public sector by delivering critical services that support the Care Inspectorate's operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scotland Excel 2322 (2425/Jan/001/SCSWIS) Guarding Services for the Care Inspectorate

Notice Description

Direct award call-off from Scotland Excel's framework reference 2322 Lot 1 for the provision of Guarding Services to the Care Inspectorate. Commencing 2 May 2025 till 1 May 2028 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods thereafter.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award call-off from Scotland Excel's framework reference 2322 Lot 1 for the provision of Guarding Services to the Care Inspectorate. Commencing 2 May 2025 till 1 May 2028 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods thereafter.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801339
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532847
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4NY
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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