Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Secure Care Services (St Mary's Kenmure)

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has successfully concluded the procurement process for the "Secure Care Services (St Mary's Kenmure)" contract. This procurement falls under the general public services industry category and is specifically aimed at providing secure accommodation for placing children. The contract was awarded to St Mary's Kenmure, located in Bishopbriggs, UKM81, Scotland. The procurement process followed a limited method, utilising an award procedure without prior publication, as a call-off against the Scotland Excel framework Ref. 1822. The contract, valued at £6,330,000, is set to run from 1st June 2026 to 31st March 2027. The main services include accommodating children sentenced or remanded by the court in secure accommodation, with provisions to fund vacant beds until filled. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was signed on 24th June 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers specialising in secure accommodation for vulnerable groups. Businesses in the general public services sector, especially those based in or operating within the UK region of Scotland, may find similar future procurement opportunities advantageous for expansion. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are agile and capable of providing niche services in a socially responsible manner would be especially well-suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging in these types of tenders not only enhances a firm's portfolio but also strengthens its standing as a reputable provider of essential social services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Secure Care Services (St Mary's Kenmure)

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place contracts with external service providers for the provision of Secure Accommodation for Placing Children

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place contracts with external service providers for the provision of Secure Accommodation for Placing Children. Provision includes: -Accommodate children sentenced to detention by the Court on indictment in secure accommodation -Accommodate children remanded by the Court, where it is considered that they must be detained in secure accommodation -Fund vacant beds until they can be filled.. The period of the contract is 10 months from 01/06/26 - 31/03/27. In the event that the contract exceeds the budget, the Scottish Government will have the discretion to increase the budget.

Procurement Information

This contract award is a call-off against the Scotland Excel framework Ref. 1822 - Secure Care Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836638
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559559
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98341100 - Accommodation management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,330,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Scottish Government
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

St Mary's Kenmure

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...