Planning

Office of Public Guardian Preferred Cautionary Bond Provider

SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE

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Planning

05 Sep 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, located in Edinburgh, is initiating a procurement process titled "Office of Public Guardian Preferred Cautionary Bond Provider" within the services category. This process is currently at the planning stage, with a focus on future procurement for cautionary bonds, required by financial guardians under Scottish law to safeguard vulnerable adults' financial interests. Interested parties are invited to submit a Request for Information by 26th September 2025, ahead of a planned contract notice on 20th October 2025. This procurement aligns with services within the UKM region and is regulated under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GPA), according to CPV code 66000000.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies providing financial security and guardianship services. Firms experienced in managing cautionary bonds, particularly those familiar with the legislative framework of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000, will find this tender particularly relevant. Suppliers are encouraged to engage with the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service to express interest and provide market insights through the RFI process, which is a strategic opportunity to influence the shaping of future tender specifications and requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Office of Public Guardian Preferred Cautionary Bond Provider

Notice Description

Please see the attached RFI documentation for information on the requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), on behalf of the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) Scotland, is preparing for the expiry of the current preferred provider arrangement for cautionary bonds. Cautionary bonds are required by financial guardians and interveners appointed by Sheriff Courts under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000. They serve to safeguard the property and financial affairs of vulnerable adults. Please refer to the attached RfI for further informationn.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809015
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538571
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Oct 2025Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE
Contact Name
Charlotte Prentice
Contact Email
procurement@scotcourts.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314443300

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
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
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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