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A public procurement process for "Secure Care Services" is being facilitated by Scotland Excel, a public purchasing authority located in Paisley, United Kingdom. The tender focuses on welfare services for children and young people within Scotland, classified under the CPV code 85311300. This procurement is conducted through a selective method involving negotiations, in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
The current status of the tender is active, with electronic submissions accepted until 2nd February 2026. The awarded contracts are intended for a maximum initial period of 36 months, with possible extensions up to an additional 24 months. The total estimated value of the services offered is GBP 250,400,000, and the evaluation of proposals will be based on a price-quality ratio of 40% price and 60% quality.
This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in secure accommodations for children and young people, especially those that are able to meet specific legal authorisation requirements in Scotland. Companies that possess the necessary economic, financial, and technical capacities will find this tender an attractive prospect for growth. As the procurement is reserved for specific professional sectors, businesses registered with relevant Scottish regulatory bodies related to social care and education are particularly well-positioned to compete.
The emphasis on negotiation implies that service providers have the flexibility to present innovative solutions that could align with Scotland Excel’s strategic objectives in social welfare services. Subcontracting opportunities may also arise, allowing additional businesses to participate indirectly in this high-value initiative.
This exercise relates to the use of the negotiated procedure with identified providers of secure accommodation for children and young people in Scotland who hold the necessary authorisations or memberships required in Law (as detailed in III.2). Notwithstanding that Regulation 75(2) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations") applies to this exercise, Scotland Excel has elected, voluntarily, to place this notice for reasons of transparency. The negotiated procedure has been developed in accordance with Regulation 76(8) of the Regulations.
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