{"id":27668,"date":"2025-02-26T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ocs.com\/uk\/?p=27668"},"modified":"2025-08-13T15:20:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T14:20:47","slug":"ocs-scts-and-copfs-sign-strategic-facilities-management-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ocs.com\/uk\/news\/ocs-scts-and-copfs-sign-strategic-facilities-management-contract\/","title":{"rendered":"OCS, SCTS and COPFS Sign Strategic Facilities Management Contract"},"content":{"rendered":"
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OCS and the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS)<\/a> have officially signed a contract reaffirming their long-standing partnership in delivering Total Facilities Management services across the SCTS estate.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Since 2011, OCS and SCTS have collaborated to ensure high-quality, efficient, and sustainable facilities management<\/a> across 74 sites, including parts of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Office (COPFS), Scotland\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Contract Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The seven-year contract, with an option to extend for a further two years, covers a comprehensive range of services. These include cleaning<\/a>, maintenance services, security<\/a>, and project management, with a strong focus on social value<\/a>, innovation, energy efficiency<\/a>, and continuous improvement. This ensures the continued maintenance and enhancement of Scotland\u2019s historic courts and tribunals estate.<\/p>\n

A Landmark Occasion at the Supreme Court<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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\u2014a significant event for Scotland\u2019s justice system.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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\n “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\u2019s 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\u2019s courts and tribunals uphold the highest standards in support of justice.\u201d <\/p>\n

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\n Malcolm Graham <\/p>\n

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Attendees from OCS:<\/strong><\/h3>\n