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title: "Scotland Excel 2322 (2425/Jan/001/SCSWIS) Guarding Services for the Care Inspectorate"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000801339"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)"
published: "2025-06-18"
---

# Scotland Excel 2322 (2425/Jan/001/SCSWIS) Guarding Services for the Care Inspectorate

Buyer: SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000801339

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## Summary

The Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland, also known as the Care Inspectorate, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Scotland Excel 2322 (2425/Jan/001/SCSWIS) Guarding Services for the Care Inspectorate". This contract falls under the social protection industry category and covers services within the UK region, specifically in Dundee. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, resulted in an award to OCS Group UK Limited. The service is set to commence on 2 May 2025 and extend until 1 May 2028, with options to extend for two additional twelve-month periods. The contract was signed on 10 June 2025, with a total value of £800,000.00.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing security services, particularly those with expertise in social care environments. Given the nature of the contract and its requirements, large enterprises within the UK that specialise in comprehensive security solutions would have been well-positioned to compete. The contract's considerable value and extended duration make it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their reach and establish a presence in the public sector by delivering critical services that support the Care Inspectorate's operations.

## Notice

Direct award call-off from Scotland Excel's framework reference 2322 Lot 1 for the provision of Guarding Services to the Care Inspectorate. Commencing 2 May 2025 till 1 May 2028 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods thereafter.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award call-off from Scotland Excel's framework reference 2322 Lot 1 for the provision of Guarding Services to the Care Inspectorate. Commencing 2 May 2025 till 1 May 2028 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods thereafter.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532847 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £800,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE) |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OCS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532847

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532847
  Scotland Excel 2322 (2425/Jan/001/SCSWIS) Guarding Services for the Care Inspectorate - Direct award call-off from Scotland Excel's framework reference 2322 Lot 1 for the provision of Guarding Services to the Care Inspectorate. Commencing 2 May 2025 till 1 May 2028 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods thereafter.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.careinspectorate.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801339

## Provenance

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