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title: "Provision of Security Services for Inverness Castle Experience"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000803290"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND"
published: "2026-04-15"
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# Provision of Security Services for Inverness Castle Experience

Buyer: HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000803290

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by High Life Highland, a charity focused on learning and leisure activities, has reached its awarding stage. This tender, titled "Provision of Security Services for Inverness Castle Experience," pertains to security services in the industry category of learning and leisure activities, specifically at Inverness Castle, Scotland. The procurement process, using an open procedure, began attaining award status on the 15th of April, 2026, following a contract signing that took place on the 26th of September, 2025, with the final award stage occurring on the 5th of August, 2025. The contracting entity, High Life Highland, based in Inverness, engaged Scotguard Ltd, an SME, as the supplier to provide security guarding services for the castle, facilities, and surrounding gardens, indicating the completion phase of this contracting process.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those with capability to service leisure and cultural landmarks. Scotguard Ltd, successfully awarded the contract valued at £85,000, showcases how SMEs can effectively compete and secure public contracts. The project presents potential growth for businesses adept in delivering comprehensive security solutions in the Scottish Highlands. Firms experienced in handling contracts under public sector procurement guidelines, specifically within the services sector, will find this kind of contract advantageous for expanding their portfolio and increasing regional presence.

## Notice

High Life Highland is looking to award a contract for security guarding services for the buildings, garden, esplanade and associated equipment and facilities connected to Inverness Castle, Highlands, Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

High Life Highland is looking to award a contract for security guarding services for the buildings, garden, esplanade and associated equipment and facilities connected to Inverness Castle.

Renewal: Subject to review

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553938 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Subject to review |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5SS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553938
- 2 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533801

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533801&idx=1
  2nd July 2025 - Invitation to tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533801&idx=2
  2nd July 2025 - Company Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533801&idx=3
  2nd July 2025 - Scope of Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533801&idx=4
  2nd July 2025 - List of key staff
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533801&idx=5
  2nd July 2025 - Non Disclosure Items FOI
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533801&idx=6
  2nd July 2025 - Certificate of Bona Fide Tendering
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533801&idx=7
  2nd July 2025 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533801&idx=8
  2nd July 2025 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533801&idx=9
  2nd July 2025 - Schedule of Rates
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533801
  Provision of Security Services for Inverness Castle Experience - High Life Highland is looking to award a contract for security guarding services for the buildings, garden, esplanade and associated equipment and facilities connected to Inverness Castle, Highlands, Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553938
  Provision of Security Services for Inverness Castle Experience - High Life Highland is looking to award a contract for security guarding services for the buildings, garden, esplanade and associated equipment and facilities connected to Inverness Castle, Highlands, Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highlifehighland.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803290
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/authority

## Provenance

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