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title: "DCAF - Secure Transport and Escort of Children to Scottish Ministers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06947d"
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published: "2026-07-06"
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# DCAF - Secure Transport and Escort of Children to Scottish Ministers

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06947d

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking to appoint an external service provider to manage the Secure Transport and Escort of Children on behalf of Scottish Ministers. This procurement falls under the "Special-purpose road passenger-transport services" category and is relevant across Scotland. The process is currently at the "Tender" stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 5 August 2026. The anticipated contract will commence in January 2027, lasting 36 months with the option for a 24-month extension. Prospective bidders must adhere to criteria established, focusing on quality and price, using an open procedure for submissions. The involved contract, valued at £1,000,000, aims to provide secure transportation services for children transferring between courts, secure centres, and hospitals, ensuring the Scottish Government's commitment to a child-centred justice system as stipulated by recent legislative changes.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in secure transportation services, especially those with existing experience in managing child transportation under rigorous safety and quality standards. Businesses adept in operational delivery models, safeguarding, and efficient staffing practices might find this opportunity fits their core competencies. Additionally, organisations with a strong record in risk management, environmental considerations, and business continuity planning are positioned well to fulfil the comprehensive requirements of this contract. With a strong community focus and the strategic importance of this contract for the Scottish Government, companies that excel in these areas are encouraged to consider participation in this tender opportunity.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063254-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 75231220 - Prisoner-escort services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2026 at 13:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063254-2026
- 8 May 2026 at 10:59 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042433-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831266
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836392
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482

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