--- title: "Award of Invitation to Mini Competition (ITMC) for the provision of Inverness Service Point Security" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000817164" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817164" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000817164.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000817164.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HIGHLAND COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-18" --- # Award of Invitation to Mini Competition (ITMC) for the provision of Inverness Service Point Security Buyer: HIGHLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000817164 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817164) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000817164.json) ## Summary Highland Council, located in Inverness, has awarded a contract following a Mini-Competition under the Scotland Excel Security Services and Cash Collection framework (Ref: 2322). This procurement process was for the provision of security services at the Inverness Service Point, within the broader category of public security and security services. The tender commenced on 4 January 2026, and the award was made to Anubis Group on 18 March 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, reflecting the council's efforts to enhance security provisions locally through established framework agreements. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in security services to engage with local authorities and provide solutions tailored to public infrastructure needs. Companies proficient in delivering security services in accordance with framework agreements, and capable of handling similar scale operations, should find this procurement landscape advantageous for business expansion. With the contract valued at £77,989.84, it serves as a potential growth avenue, particularly for suppliers positioned within the security services industry. Highland Council's clear focus on maintaining robust security infrastructure underscores ongoing opportunities for service providers skilled in security management within the Scottish region. ## Notice The purpose of this Invitation to Mini-Competition document (ITMC) is to invite bids from framework suppliers for the provision of security at the Inverness Service Point in accordance with the requirements detailed in the attached ITMC document and the terms of the Framework Agreement.Suppliers are invited to submit a bid in accordance with the instructions detailed in the attached ITMC document (the "Response") and in accordance with the terms of the applicable Framework Agreement.This Mini-Competition is being run under the Scotland Excel Security Services and Cash Collection framework (Ref: 2322). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551939 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £77,989 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HIGHLAND COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR; EDINBURGH COLLEGE; FIFE COUNCIL; NHS FIFE; NHS HIGHLAND; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL | | Locality | DUNFERMLINE | | Post town | Kirkcaldy | | Postcode | KY12 0SU | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 25 | | Supplier names | ACTIONABLE INSIGHT DIGITAL MARKETING; AIR QUALITY CONSULTANTS; ANUBIS GROUP; BINN GROUP; COLLEGE KITS DIRECT; DECCO; E A ELLISONS; EJ PARKER TECHNICAL SERVICES (SCOTLAND NORTH; HARVEY NASH; KORERO STUDIO; LEIDOS INNOVATIONS; MARYANNE JOHNSTON; PERTEMPS MEDICAL; RAY BLACK CONSULTING; RENAISSANCE; RS AQUA; SALONWEAR DIRECT; SKW CONSTRUCTION; SYNAPTIK; THE LINES BETWEEN; THE SME CLINIC; THINK HARD; UNITED TOOLING SOLUTIONS T/A SCOTT DIRECT; VENESKY BROWN; WOODSONS OF ABERDEEN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 75241000 - Public security services - 79710000 - Security services ## Release History - 18 Mar 2026 at 10:55 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551939 ## Notice URLs - http://https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk - http://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/ - http://www.fife.gov.uk - http://www.highland.gov.uk - http://www.nhsfife.org - http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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