UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is seeking to procure a contractor to carry out statutory inspections, testing and certification of all plant and lift equipment in accordance with Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and relevant British Standards. Services must include thorough examinations, identification of defects, prioritised recommendations and timely provision of all compliance documentation. All work must be completed by a competent, qualified person and conducted safely with minimal disruption to operations throughout the SCTS estate.

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is seeking to establish a shared web and digital front-end capability that supports the design, delivery, migration, and operation of digital delivery across the organisation. This is not simply a website redevelopment exercise. It represents a shift towards a standardised enterprise digital capability based on shared information architecture, reusable design patterns, common technology platforms, and consistent operational support. The proposed model combines Umbraco Cloud SaaS CMS capability, React front-end delivery, Azure-hosted shared services, and alignment to the Scottish Government Design System with controlled SCTS branding overlays. (This technical architecture is fixed, has been formally approved, and must be adhered to without deviation). The intention is to reduce fragmentation across the digital estate, improve consistency for users, reduce duplication, and create a scalable model for future digital delivery. SCTS have attached a PIN document attached with a request for information as to suppliers overview on the feasibility and approach of this requirement. Please provide your responses by email to lallen@scotcourts.gov.uk by 12pm Wednesday 3rd June 2026. We expect the tender to be published on the week commencing 22/06/2026. Please note that the tender will be published on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender portal. Please ensure your organisation is registered as a supplier on this portal.

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) has an ongoing requirement for the provision of employee uniforms across courts and tribunals throughout Scotland. SCTS is seeking engagement with suppliers capable of delivering uniform solutions for employees undertaking the following roles: - Court Officers / Messengers - Supervisors - Reception - Macers - Depute Clerks The core uniform includes: Jacket, trousers, skirts and dresses. Dependant on the role these can be black or navy blue and we currently offer the Clubclass Everyone Collection. White or light blue shirts and blouses. Ties and white bow ties. Optional items include: Branded fleece and soft shell jackets. The appointed provider will be required to operate a dedicated platform through which SCTS employees can independently order their uniforms using a points-based allocation system. This system will give individual employees the flexibility to select and order uniform items according to their needs. The provider will also be responsible for delivering uniforms to locations across Scotland, as well as managing returns and recrediting accounts. SCTS is issuing this Prior Information Notice to engage with the market and provide early visibility of the procurement activity. SCTS anticipates publishing the formal tender during summer 2026. The purpose of this notice is to inform suppliers of the anticipated nature and scope of the forthcoming requirement. The evaluation process will assess both price and quality. Technical evaluation criteria are expected to include the following: - Quality of uniforms: Suppliers will be expected to demonstrate the provision of high-quality and practical uniforms suitable for daily operational use. A physical sample of proposed uniform items will be reviewed by an evaluation panel during the tender process. - Branding and sustainability: Suppliers must demonstrate the capacity to incorporate and apply the SCTS logo across all uniform items, while supporting responsible uniform recycling practices. - Material suitability: Ability to provide a range of materials appropriate for varying climatic conditions across Scotland, for example, accounting for differences in weather between locations such as Aberdeen and Edinburgh. - Sizing inclusivity and range: Suppliers must offer an inclusive size range across all uniform categories, providing suitable fits for different body shapes and including maternity wear. This notice does not constitute a formal Invitation to Tender (ITT). Any future procurement process will be conducted in accordance with applicable public procurement regulations.