---
title: "Office of Public Guardian Preferred Cautionary Bond Provider"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000809015"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE"
published: "2025-09-05"
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# Office of Public Guardian Preferred Cautionary Bond Provider

Buyer: SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000809015

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## Summary

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, located in Edinburgh, is initiating a procurement process titled "Office of Public Guardian Preferred Cautionary Bond Provider" within the services category. This process is currently at the planning stage, with a focus on future procurement for cautionary bonds, required by financial guardians under Scottish law to safeguard vulnerable adults' financial interests. Interested parties are invited to submit a Request for Information by 26th September 2025, ahead of a planned contract notice on 20th October 2025. This procurement aligns with services within the UKM region and is regulated under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GPA), according to CPV code 66000000.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies providing financial security and guardianship services. Firms experienced in managing cautionary bonds, particularly those familiar with the legislative framework of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000, will find this tender particularly relevant. Suppliers are encouraged to engage with the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service to express interest and provide market insights through the RFI process, which is a strategic opportunity to influence the shaping of future tender specifications and requirements.

## Notice

Please see the attached RFI documentation for information on the requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), on behalf of the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) Scotland, is preparing for the expiry of the current preferred provider arrangement for cautionary bonds. Cautionary bonds are required by financial guardians and interveners appointed by Sheriff Courts under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000. They serve to safeguard the property and financial affairs of vulnerable adults. Please refer to the attached RfI for further informationn.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538571 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 3XD |
| 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538571

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538571&idx=1
  5th September 2025 - Request for Information Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538571
  Office of Public Guardian Preferred Cautionary Bond Provider - Please see the attached RFI documentation for information on the requirements.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000809015
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=809015

## Provenance

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