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AwardWelfare services for children and young peopleCPV: 85000000

Secure Care Services

City of Edinburgh
Published 29 Apr, 2025
Contract Value
Not specified
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has completed the procurement process for the "Secure Care Services" contract, which was awarded under the Scotland Excel National Framework. The contract, valued at £8,400,000, spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, and involves the supply of secure care services in the UKM region. This contract is in the services category and was conducted via an open procurement method, with the contract being awarded to four small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): The Good Shepherd Centre, St Mary's Kenmure, Rossie Young People's Trust, and Kibble Education & Care Centre.

This contract is within the public services industry, specifically targeting welfare and equalities, and education. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the secure care and service provision fields, particularly SMEs. Firms that specialise in providing comprehensive care and educational programmes for children in secure environments will find significant growth opportunities.

The framework allows for a cumulative service package that integrates health, education, and care, promoting the well-being and development of children. Firms with a capability to meet these multifaceted service requirements and who can comply with the legal and guidance standards will be well-positioned in this competitive public sector market. Engaging with such frameworks can lead to increased business visibility and potential future public sector contracts.

Notice Description

Supply of Secure Care from the Scotland Excel National Framework during the period 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2026.

Lot Information1 Lot
1Untitled Lot
Complete

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.. Award against framework: Scotland Excel Secure Care Framework 0219 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 after calling off from a National Scotland Excel framework.

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797118
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Awardee Scale
SME
Current Stage
Award

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,400,000

Contract duration information not available.

Key Dates

Publication, submission, and award timeline

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

SG
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Services
Contact Name
Not specified
EDINBURGH
EH6 6QQ
Scotland
Scotland
TLM1 East Central Scotland

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

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Not specifiedAwarded
SME
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Number of Suppliers
4
Awards Value
Not specified

Documents & Links

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Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
OCDS RecordID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000797118

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector.

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