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Provision of Security Services for Inverness Castle Experience

HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND

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Award

15 Apr 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Jul 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by High Life Highland, a charity focused on learning and leisure activities, has reached its awarding stage. This tender, titled "Provision of Security Services for Inverness Castle Experience," pertains to security services in the industry category of learning and leisure activities, specifically at Inverness Castle, Scotland. The procurement process, using an open procedure, began attaining award status on the 15th of April, 2026, following a contract signing that took place on the 26th of September, 2025, with the final award stage occurring on the 5th of August, 2025. The contracting entity, High Life Highland, based in Inverness, engaged Scotguard Ltd, an SME, as the supplier to provide security guarding services for the castle, facilities, and surrounding gardens, indicating the completion phase of this contracting process.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those with capability to service leisure and cultural landmarks. Scotguard Ltd, successfully awarded the contract valued at £85,000, showcases how SMEs can effectively compete and secure public contracts. The project presents potential growth for businesses adept in delivering comprehensive security solutions in the Scottish Highlands. Firms experienced in handling contracts under public sector procurement guidelines, specifically within the services sector, will find this kind of contract advantageous for expanding their portfolio and increasing regional presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Security Services for Inverness Castle Experience

Notice Description

High Life Highland is looking to award a contract for security guarding services for the buildings, garden, esplanade and associated equipment and facilities connected to Inverness Castle, Highlands, Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

High Life Highland is looking to award a contract for security guarding services for the buildings, garden, esplanade and associated equipment and facilities connected to Inverness Castle.

Renewal: Subject to review

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803290
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553938
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Subject to review

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5SS
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTGUARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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