--- title: "Secure Transport and Escort of Children" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831266" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831266" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831266.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831266.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-05-08" --- # Secure Transport and Escort of Children Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831266 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831266) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831266.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is in the planning stages for a procurement process titled "Secure Transport and Escort of Children." The procurement falls under the services category and targets the safe transport and escort of children between various locations such as courts, secure centres, and hospitals across Scotland. It includes planned and unplanned escorts, custody supervision, and transfer arrangements for children under 18 who are under the care of Scottish Ministers. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 26 June 2026. Interested parties must submit information by 12:00 noon on 29 May 2026. The contract is expected to begin in January 2027, with an initial period of 36 months and the possibility of a 24-month extension. The total contract value could reach up to £720,000 if extended. The procurement is covered by the GPA and adheres to the CELEX legal basis 32014L0024. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in secure transport services, particularly those experienced in handling sensitive services for children. Companies that provide tailored, trauma-informed care and have capabilities in logistics and coordination across Scotland would be well-suited for this opportunity. The competitive procurement process provides a chance to contribute to Scotland's child-centred justice system and grow within a substantial government contract. Businesses interested in this opportunity are encouraged to engage by completing the provided Microsoft Form Request for Information before the deadline to inform the final specifications of the requirement. Depending on interest, the Scottish Government may organise a Suppliers' Day to further engage with potential bidders. ## Notice Secure Transport and Escort of Children between courts, secure centres, hospitals, and other premises across Scotland. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Scottish Ministers are responsible for the placement and management of children under the age of 18 who are sentenced to detention by the courts, including responsibility for their secure transportation. Legislative changes introduced through the Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Act 2024 reinforce Scotland's commitment to a rights-based, trauma-informed, child-centred justice system. The service will provide secure transport and escort services for children between courts, secure centres, hospitals, and other premises across Scotland. This will include, but is not limited to planned, unplanned and standby escorts, and custody and supervision at court, and transfer arrangements when a child reaches the age of 18, where required. The Service will only cover children whose secure transport and escort are the responsibility of Scottish Ministers. The contract is anticipated to commence in January 2027 for a period of 36 months with the option to extend by up to a further 24 months. The contract value is projected at 160,000 GBP per annum. The initial contract period value is not anticipated to exceed 480,000 GBP. If extended by a further 24 months, then the total contract value is not anticipated to exceed 720,000 GBP. All information published in this Prior Information Notice is subject to change. The Scottish Government is currently engaging with internal policy areas and key stakeholders to finalise the Specifications for this requirement. The Scottish Government reserve the right not to proceed at any point with the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555463 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - 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 | 8 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £720,000 | | 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 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 75231220 - Prisoner-escort services ## Release History - 8 May 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555463 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555463 Secure Transport and Escort of Children - Secure Transport and Escort of Children between courts, secure centres, hospitals, and other premises across Scotland. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=831266 - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831266 - https://forms.office.com/e/UDB05aa1Ez ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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