--- title: "01500 Scottish Court Custody and Prisoner Escort Service (SCCPES)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000449810" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000449810" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000449810.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000449810.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE" published: "2018-04-27" --- # 01500 Scottish Court Custody and Prisoner Escort Service (SCCPES) Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000449810 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000449810) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000449810.json) ## Summary The Scottish Prison Service is the primary buyer for the contract titled "01500 Scottish Court Custody and Prisoner Escort Service (SCCPES)", located in Edinburgh, UK. This service falls under the public order and safety industry category, and the procurement method used is a selective competitive procedure with negotiation. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having completed in March 2018, with an active contract dated 28 March 2018. The service encompasses approximately 180,000 prisoner movements per year across Scotland, covering court custody and various escort services, ensuring the efficient management of prisoners while they are at court. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the security and transportation sectors, particularly those specialised in prisoner escort services and personnel management. Companies with substantial experience in providing secure transport solutions and a robust operational framework will find this tender particularly advantageous. Eligible bidders are required to demonstrate a minimum turnover of £45 million over the last three years and must comply with various insurance and safety standards. This tender not only allows businesses to engage with public sector clients but also aligns with community benefit outcomes, fostering further business development opportunities. ## Notice Undertaking the Scottish Court Custody and Prisoner Escort Service (SCCPES) which covers all prisoner escorts in Scotland and some ancillary movement of prisoners as well as the management of prisoners whilst at court. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Contract Award for the Scottish Court Custody and Prisoner Escort Service (SCCPES). The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is the 'lead' authority for the 3rd generation contract which provides services for its collaborative partners: the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, Police Scotland and Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service. The SCCPES contract has two key elements which are prisoner escorts (circa 180,000 per annum) and the management of prisoners in courts and supporting services as described in the tender. Renewal: The contract will have the option to extend up to a further 48 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317861 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Mar 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | The initial Contract Term will expire during January 2027. There is a Contract extension of up to a further four years available. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE | | Additional buyers | CROWN OFFICE & PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE; SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 9HW | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Southside Central | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow East | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75231220 - Prisoner-escort services ## Release History - 27 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317861 - 11 Apr 2017 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR280103 - 27 Mar 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR278377 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR278377 01500 Scottish Court Custody and Prisoner Escort Service (SCCPES) - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is seeking a provider to undertake the Scottish Court Custody and Prisoner Escort Service (SCCPES) which covers all prisoner escorts in Scotland and some ancillary movement of prisoners as well as the management of prisoners whilst at court. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317861 01500 Scottish Court Custody and Prisoner Escort Service (SCCPES) - Undertaking the Scottish Court Custody and Prisoner Escort Service (SCCPES) which covers all prisoner escorts in Scotland and some ancillary movement of prisoners as well as the management of prisoners whilst at court. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.sps.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000449810 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/toolkit/negotiation/rfq/modifyRfq.do?from=menu&_ncp=1490107394183.619-2 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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