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DCAF - Secure Transport and Escort of Children to Scottish Ministers

Scottish Government

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06 Jul 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has initiated a procurement process under the title "DCAF - Secure Transport and Escort of Children to Scottish Ministers," aimed at appointing an external service provider to deliver secure transport and escort services for children within Scotland. This tender, under the "General public services" category, is particularly focused on providing a child-centred approach in line with recent legislative changes in Scotland's justice system. The process is currently in the tender stage, with electronic submissions being accepted until 5th August 2026 and the contract anticipated to start in January 2027 for a three-year duration. The procurement method is an open procedure, reflecting inclusivity and competitive participation, with an estimated contract value of £1,000,000.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for enterprises specialising in secure transport services, particularly those with experience in handling sensitive cases involving minors. Businesses proficient in providing trauma-informed and rights-based services will find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. To be successful, potential bidders must demonstrate relevant operational experience, maintain robust financial health, and possess requisite certifications such as Prison Custody Officer (PCO) certification for staff. Additionally, a strong emphasis is placed on sustainable supply chain practices, making it relevant for businesses committed to resilience and compliance with environmental management standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCAF - Secure Transport and Escort of Children to Scottish Ministers

Notice Description

Scottish Ministers seek to appoint an external service provider for the provision of Secure Transport and Escort of Children.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Ministers are responsible for the placement and management of children under the age of 18 who are sentenced to detention by the courts, including responsibility for their secure transportation. Legislative changes introduced through the Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Act 2024 reinforce Scotland's commitment to a rights-based, trauma-informed, child-centred justice system. The service will provide secure transport and escort services for children between courts, secure centres, hospitals, and other premises across Scotland. This will include, but is not limited to planned, unplanned and standby escorts, and custody and supervision at court, and transfer arrangements when a child reaches the age of 18, where required. The Service will only cover children whose secure transport and escort are the responsibility of Scottish Ministers. The contract is anticipated to commence in January 2027 for a period of 36 months with the option to extend by up to a further 24 months.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by a period of up to 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836392
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559506
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

75231220 - Prisoner-escort services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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