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title: "Secure Care Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829391"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-04-16"
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# Secure Care Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829391

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for Secure Care Services, aiming to supply these services from 1st April 2026 to 31st May 2026. As a central purchasing body, their operations are headquartered in Glasgow, UKM region. This procurement is classified under the industry categories of General Public Services and Health. The procurement method followed an open procedure, indicative of transparent selection processes, and has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £8,400,000, involves multiple suppliers, demonstrating a robust engagement with local service providers.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the health and social care sectors. Companies with expertise in care services for children in secure units may find this contract particularly advantageous, as it requires meeting comprehensive care and educational standards in line with legal guidance. Organisations such as Kibble Education & Care Centre, Rossie Young People's Trust, The Good Shepherd Centre, and St Mary's Kenmure have already been selected, showcasing the potential for niche providers specialising in child care and support services to expand their market presence in Scotland.

## Notice

Supply of Secure Care services for the period 1st April 2026 - 31st May 2026.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service provided by a Provider shall: i. meet the licensing requirements of a Secure Care for Children in a Secure Unit in accordance with Law and Guidance; and ii. promote the needs and the wellbeing of the Child through a comprehensive Child's Plan, integrating care, health and education, wherever possible; and iii. support and facilitate the achievements of the Child's Plan Outcomes for a Child with a wide range of support needs for the Duration of the IPA entered into in accordance with the Contract; and iv. promote the underpinning principles, values and objectives of the Purchasers to ensure the delivery of high standard Services and facilities in accordance with the Service Specification; and v. provide secure, well maintained, appropriately furnished and suitable accommodation for the purpose of meeting the needs of the Child in accordance with Law and Guidance; and vi. provide a planned programme of educational activities in accordance with Law and Guidance, sufficiently varied and supervised by the Provider's Staff, ensuring that the Child's educational attainment and potential is realised; and vii. facilitate access to appropriate arrangements to meet the health and mental health needs of the Child in accordance with Law and Guidance and reflecting any requirements detailed in the IPA.. This is not an Invitation to Tender notice but is instead a Contract Award notice advising the market that Scottish Ministers has awarded this business to the named providers based upon The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015Regulation 72(c)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554022 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 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 | £8,400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | KIBBLE EDUCATION & CARE CENTRE; ROSSIE YOUNG PEOPLE'S TRUST; ST MARY'S KENMURE; THE GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554022

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554022
  Secure Care Services - Supply of Secure Care services for the period 1st April 2026 - 31st May 2026.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829391

## Provenance

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