Office of Public Guardian Preferred Cautionary Bond Provider
Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service · All their open notices
What this is
The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), on behalf of the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) Scotland, issued a Prior Information Notice with an attached Request for Information (RFI) to prepare for the expiry of the current preferred provider arrangement for cautionary bonds. Cautionary bonds are required from financial guardians and interveners appointed by Sheriff Courts under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 to safeguard the property and financial affairs of vulnerable adults. Interested suppliers were invited to complete the RFI to help SCTS and OPG understand market capability.
Key points
- PIN / RFI for a cautionary bond provider, no tender deadline
- Bonds required under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000
- Anticipated contract notice around 20/10/2025
Who can bid
Suppliers with the capability to provide cautionary bonds (credit and surety insurance) for financial guardians and interveners. RFI stage; no pre-qualification and no commitment to procure.
How it is scored
Not applicable; this is a Request for Information to understand market capability and approaches, not a competitive evaluation.
Money
No estimated value stated in the notice.
How to submit
Complete and submit the attached RFI via Public Contracts Scotland; contact Charlotte Prentice (procurement@scotcourts.gov.uk).
Clarifications
RFI submission deadline was Friday 26/09/2025 (now passed); further information from the abovementioned address.
Classification
CPV 66000000 — Financial and insurance services Scotland
Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.