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    ContractsSecure Transport and Escort Services for Children in Scotland
    Closed contract

    Secure Transport and Escort Services for Children in Scotland

    Contract value
    £1m
    Closed 5 Aug 2026

    Scottish Ministers invite applications from qualified service providers to deliver secure transport and escort services for children throughout Scotland.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· ScotlandPublished 6 Jul 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £1m
    Closed 5 Aug 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 5 Aug 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£1,000,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      5 Aug 2026
      2 months ago
    • Sector
      Social Care
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Scotland

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 5 Aug 2026. Awaiting award.

    6 Jul 2026Today5 Aug 2026

    Brief

    Scottish Ministers are seeking an external service provider to deliver secure transport and escort services for children. This opportunity involves providing safe, reliable transportation and professional supervision for children requiring movement between locations across Scotland. The successful service provider will need to demonstrate expertise in child safeguarding, secure transport protocols, and adherence to Scottish child protection regulations. Services may include planning routes, managing transportation logistics, and ensuring appropriate care standards throughout transit. Suppliers should be prepared to meet rigorous safety and compliance requirements specific to working with vulnerable children.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Thin record

    Only 1 prior award here — too little to read.

    In this category, Scottish Government has awarded 1 contract to 1 supplier.

    Who wins here
    1. G4S Care and Justice Services1× · 100%

    Across this category, the most active winners are SAXTON, Maurice Johnson and Partners, BRUKER UK LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06947d

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    Scottish Government
    Sector
    Social Care