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For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 (SC Ref:836392)", "initiationType": "tender", "tender": { "id": "CASE/850444", "legalBasis": { "id": "32014L0024", "scheme": "CELEX" }, "title": "DCAF - Secure Transport and Escort of Children to Scottish Ministers", "status": "active", "classification": { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "60130000", "description": "Special-purpose road passenger-transport services" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "description": "Scottish Ministers seek to appoint an external service provider for the provision of Secure Transport and Escort of Children.", "value": { "amount": 1000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "description": "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.", "status": "active", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "Operational Delivery Model", "type": "quality", "description": "20" }, { "name": "Safeguarding, Welfare & Child-Centred Practice", "type": "quality", "description": "15" }, { "name": "Mobilisation & Implementation", "type": "quality", "description": "15" }, { "name": "Staffing, Training & Workforce", "type": "quality", "description": "10" }, { "name": "Risk Management & Incident Handling", "type": "quality", "description": "10" }, { "name": "Vehicle, Logistics & Security", "type": "quality", "description": "10" }, { "name": "Performance & Continuous Improvement", "type": "quality", "description": "5" }, { "name": "Climate Emergency", "type": "quality", "description": "5" }, { "name": "Fair Work First", "type": "quality", "description": "5" }, { "name": "Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery (BCDR)", "type": "quality", "description": "5" }, { "name": "Community Benefits", "type": "quality", "description": "0" }, { "type": "price", "description": "25" } ] }, "value": { "amount": 1000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "contractPeriod": { "durationInDays": 1080 }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "The contract may be extended by a period of up to 24 months" }, "submissionTerms": { "variantPolicy": "notAllowed" }, "hasOptions": false } ], "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "75231220", "description": "Prisoner-escort services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKM" }, { "region": "UKM" } ], "relatedLot": "1" } ], "communication": { "futureNoticeDate": "2026-06-26T00:00:00+01:00", "atypicalToolUrl": "http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk" }, "coveredBy": [ "GPA" ], "participationFees": [ { "id": "1", "type": [ "document" ] } ], "submissionMethod": [ "electronicSubmission" ], "submissionMethodDetails": "http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk", "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "suitability", "description": "It shall be a requirement of the contract that all relevant staff must be a certified Prison Custody Officer (PCO). Accordingly, Bidders must confirm that appropriate staff will have, or undertake to achieve, PCO Certification prior to thew Full Service Commencement Date of the Contract.", "appliesTo": [ "supplier" ] }, { "type": "economic", "description": "4B.4 - Financial Ratios 4B.5.1a/b, 4B.5.2 and 4B.5.3 - Insurance", "minimum": "4B.4 - Bidders must demonstrate a Current Ratio of not less than 1.0 Current Ratio will be calculated as follows: Total Current Assets divided by Total current liabilities. There must be no qualification or contra-indication from any evidence provided in support of the bidders economic and financial standing. 4B.5.1 - It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below: 48.5.1a - Professional Risk Indemnity: in the sum of not less than 10,000,000 GBP 4B.5.1b - Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance In accordance with the legal obligation for the time being enforced. 4B.5.2 - Public Liability Insurance (including Abuse Liability) in the value of not less than 10,000,000 GBP 4B.5.3 - Additional insurances as described in Schedule 1 - Specification", "appliesTo": [ "supplier" ] }, { "type": "technical", "description": "4C.1.2 - Relevant Experience 4C.4 - Supply Chain Management/Tracking Systems Used 4C.7 - Environmental Management 4C.10 - Proportion (%) to be Sub-Contracted", "minimum": "4C.1.2 - Bidders will be required to provide examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services/supplies within the past three years. 4C.4 - If bidders intend to use a supply chain to deliver the requirements detailed in the Contract Notice, they should confirm they have (or have access to) the relevant supply chain management and tracking systems to ensure a resilient and sustainable supply chain. This will include confirmation that they have the systems in place to pay subcontractors through the supply chain promptly and effectively, and provide evidence when requested of: a. their standard payment terms b. >=95% of all supply chain invoices being paid on time (in accordance with the terms of contract) in the last financial year. If the bidder is unable to confirm (b) they must provide an improvement plan, signed by their Director, which improves the payment performance. Note: Accepted evidence includes but is not limited to: - extract of terms & conditions detailing standard payment terms - a summarised accounts payable report showing payment on time performance - credit report 4C.7 - Bidders are required to provide details of the environmental management measures which will be available when performing the contract: 4C.10 - Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract.", "appliesTo": [ "supplier" ] } ] }, "procurementMethod": "open", "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure", "tenderPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-08-05T12:00:00+01:00" }, "submissionTerms": { "languages": [ "en" ], "bidValidityPeriod": { "durationInDays": 180 } }, "awardPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-08-05T12:00:00+01:00" }, "bidOpening": { "date": "2026-08-05T12:00:00+01:00" }, "hasRecurrence": false, "contractTerms": { "hasElectronicOrdering": true, "electronicInvoicingPolicy": "allowed", "hasElectronicPayment": true } }, "parties": [ { "id": "GB-FTS-1538", "name": "Scottish Government", "identifier": { "legalName": "Scottish Government" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw", "locality": "Glasgow", "region": "UKM", "postalCode": "G2 8LU", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, "contactPoint": { "telephone": "+44 412425466", "email": "campbell.forsyth2@gov.scot", "url": "http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk" }, "roles": [ "buyer", "centralPurchasingBody" ], "details": { "url": "http://www.scotland.gov.uk", "buyerProfile": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482", "classifications": [ { "id": "NATIONAL_AGENCY", "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE", "description": "National or federal agency/office" }, { "id": "01", "scheme": "COFOG", "description": "General public services" }, { "id": "MINISTRY", "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE", "description": "Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions" } ] } }, { "id": "GB-FTS-404", "name": "Edinburgh Sheriff Court", "identifier": { "legalName": "Edinburgh Sheriff Court" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "27 Chambers Street", "locality": "Edinburgh", "postalCode": "EH1 1LB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, "roles": [ "reviewBody" ] } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-FTS-1538", "name": "Scottish Government" }, "links": [ { "rel": "canonical", "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831266" }, { "rel": "canonical", "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836392" } ], "language": "en" }