In deliveryUnited KingdomServices

SPS-02206 Justice Partners Escort and Court Custody (Scotland)

Awarded to Mitie Care & Custody Ltd

Published: Published 7 March 2025
Deadline: Closed 7 April 2025

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Overview

The Scottish Prison Service awarded a £415.35 million contract to Mitie Care & Custody Ltd on 23 January 2026 for the Justice Partners Escort and Court Custody (Scotland) service. The contract, which is now in delivery, covers all prisoner escorts in Scotland including court movements, police custody transfers, hospital appointments, inter-prison transfers, and court custody operations, encompassing approximately 37,000 secure and community movements annually transporting over 125,000 individuals. The service provider must maintain robust data collection systems and reporting tools to support contract delivery and performance measurement.

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Scottish Prison ServiceBuyer
14 live opportunities · 260 awarded contracts
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Scottish Government
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Scottish Police Authority
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Scottish Prison Service
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Key details

Country: United Kingdom
Status: In delivery
Category: Services
Procedure: Selective
Published: 7 March 2025
Deadline: Closed

Classification (CPV)

Prisoner-escort services

Award outcome

Awarded value: £415,353,498
Award date: 23 January 2026
Contract period: 23 January 2027 → 31 March 2035

Winner

Mitie Care & Custody Ltd

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Contract
27 January 2026
Contract Notice
7 March 2025

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