OCS and the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) have officially signed a contract reaffirming their long-standing partnership in delivering Total Facilities Management services across the SCTS estate.
Since 2011, OCS and SCTS have collaborated to ensure high-quality, efficient, and sustainable facilities management across 74 sites, including parts of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Office (COPFS), Scotland’s Prosecution Service. This latest contract underscores their continued commitment, supporting approximately 490 colleagues, including 40 based at the Supreme Court in Edinburgh, where the official signing ceremony took place.
Contract Details
The seven-year contract, with an option to extend for a further two years, covers a comprehensive range of services. These include cleaning, maintenance services, security, and project management, with a strong focus on social value, innovation, energy efficiency, and continuous improvement. This ensures the continued maintenance and enhancement of Scotland’s historic courts and tribunals estate.
A Landmark Occasion at the Supreme Court
The contract signing took place at the Supreme Court, Parliament House in Edinburgh on February 3, 2025, coinciding with the swearing-in of the Right Honourable Lord Pentland as Lord President and Lord Justice General—a significant event for Scotland’s justice system.
“The renewal of this contract underscores our commitment to support justice through high-quality, sustainable facilities for everyone who uses our buildings. We value OCS’s focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence and their commitment to integrate new technologies to enhance efficiency and service delivery. This will help ensure that Scotland’s courts and tribunals uphold the highest standards in support of justice.”
Malcolm Graham
Chief Executive of the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service
Attendees from OCS:
- Nick Maggs, Managing Director – Hard Services (UK)
- Bob Taylor, Managing Director – Public Sector FM (UK)
- Colin Rushforth, Account Director
- Suzy Lewis, Commercial & Business Manager
- Edd Horler, National Operations Director – Hard Services (UK)
Attendees from SCTS:
- Malcolm Graham, Chief Executive
- Sheriff Jillian Martin-Brown, SCTS Board Member
- Alice Wallace, Chief Financial Officer
- Mark Allen, Head of Procurement
- Daragh Stewart, Head of Service Delivery
The contract was signed by Malcolm Graham and Sheriff Jillian Martin-Brown for SCTS, and Nick Maggs and Bob Taylor for OCS, with Colin Rushforth (OCS) and Daragh Stewart (SCTS) acting as witnesses.
“We are proud to extend our long-standing partnership with SCTS & COPFS, delivering a comprehensive total facilities management service that helps support justice in Scotland. Our team is committed to ensuring that the courts, tribunals, and justice buildings across Scotland operate efficiently, safely, and sustainably, maintaining the high standards expected in these critical environments.”
Nick Maggs
Managing Director – Hard Services (UK)
