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Secure Care Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for Secure Care Services, aiming to supply these services from 1st April 2026 to 31st May 2026. As a central purchasing body, their operations are headquartered in Glasgow, UKM region. This procurement is classified under the industry categories of General Public Services and Health. The procurement method followed an open procedure, indicative of transparent selection processes, and has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £8,400,000, involves multiple suppliers, demonstrating a robust engagement with local service providers.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the health and social care sectors. Companies with expertise in care services for children in secure units may find this contract particularly advantageous, as it requires meeting comprehensive care and educational standards in line with legal guidance. Organisations such as Kibble Education & Care Centre, Rossie Young People's Trust, The Good Shepherd Centre, and St Mary's Kenmure have already been selected, showcasing the potential for niche providers specialising in child care and support services to expand their market presence in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Secure Care Services

Notice Description

Supply of Secure Care services for the period 1st April 2026 - 31st May 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service provided by a Provider shall: i. meet the licensing requirements of a Secure Care for Children in a Secure Unit in accordance with Law and Guidance; and ii. promote the needs and the wellbeing of the Child through a comprehensive Child's Plan, integrating care, health and education, wherever possible; and iii. support and facilitate the achievements of the Child's Plan Outcomes for a Child with a wide range of support needs for the Duration of the IPA entered into in accordance with the Contract; and iv. promote the underpinning principles, values and objectives of the Purchasers to ensure the delivery of high standard Services and facilities in accordance with the Service Specification; and v. provide secure, well maintained, appropriately furnished and suitable accommodation for the purpose of meeting the needs of the Child in accordance with Law and Guidance; and vi. provide a planned programme of educational activities in accordance with Law and Guidance, sufficiently varied and supervised by the Provider's Staff, ensuring that the Child's educational attainment and potential is realised; and vii. facilitate access to appropriate arrangements to meet the health and mental health needs of the Child in accordance with Law and Guidance and reflecting any requirements detailed in the IPA.. This is not an Invitation to Tender notice but is instead a Contract Award notice advising the market that Scottish Ministers has awarded this business to the named providers based upon The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015Regulation 72(c)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829391
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554022
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20251 years 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

KIBBLE EDUCATION & CARE CENTRE

ROSSIE YOUNG PEOPLE'S TRUST

ST MARY'S KENMURE

THE GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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