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title: "Escorting Services for Children and Young People"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000511366"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2017-12-20"
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# Escorting Services for Children and Young People

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000511366

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Scottish Government, pertains to the "Escorting Services for Children and Young People". This project, classified under services for general public purposes, is set to be delivered across all of Scotland. Currently at the planning stage, the tender was open for submissions until 13th October 2017, with a contract value of £400,000. Bidders are expected to utilise electronic submission methods, as detailed on the Scottish Government's procurement portal.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for firms specialised in custodial and escorting services, particularly those experienced in working with young and vulnerable populations. Providers with a strong background in compliance and relevant insurance coverage will be well-suited to compete. The ongoing service requirement also indicates potential for future contracts, making it an attractive opportunity for both established companies and new entrants in the market.

## Notice

A custodial escorting service, comprising the transportation, under escort, of sentenced children and young people between secure units and courts, or to such other locations as may be required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A custodial escorting service, comprising the transportation, under escort, of sentenced children and young people between secure units and courts, or to such other locations as may be required.

Renewal: This is an ongoing service requirement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304771 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 6 months prior to the expiring of the contract. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6GA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | G4S |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals
- 75231220 - Prisoner-escort services
- 75231230 - Prison services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304771
- 18 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295772

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295772
  Escorting Services for Children and Young People - Scottish Ministers have statutory responsibility for placing and managing children and young people under the age of 16, and those over 16 but under 18 who are subject to a supervision requirement, convicted on indictment by the courts and sentenced to detention. Scottish Ministers also place all persons under the age of 18 who are convicted of murder.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304771
  Escorting Services for Children and Young People - A custodial escorting service, comprising the transportation, under escort, of sentenced children and young people between secure units and courts, or to such other locations as may be required.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000511366
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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