Award

Provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Service

FALKIRK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2021 at 10:35

Tender

03 Feb 2021 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Falkirk Council is seeking suppliers for the "Provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Service" within the social work and related services industry. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, following an open procedure, and was initially posted on 3rd February 2021. The total value of the framework agreement is £7,000,000, with contracts expected to be active for two years, potentially extendable by an additional two years. Suppliers should deliver services within a 25-mile radius of Falkirk Council HQ, with the deadline for submission being on 8th March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the social care sector, including fostering agencies and organisations that provide welfare services for children and young people. Companies with expertise in social work and a strong Care Inspectorate rating would be well-positioned to compete. The inclusion of community benefits suggests that organisations involved in fostering and childcare services should particularly express interest, as they can contribute positively to local community well-being while fulfilling the contract requirements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Service

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for foster placements (including intensive support) and continuing care for children and young people requiring this provision preferably within a 25-mile radius of Falkirk Council HQ.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework Agreement for foster placements (including intensive support) and continuing care for children and young people requiring this provision preferably within a 25-mile radius of Falkirk Council HQ. Additional information: The duration of the Framework Agreement will be two years with the option to extend up to a further two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028f99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016059-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pcu@falkirk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324506566

Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK1 5RS
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk South
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

ABERLOUR CHILD CARE TRUST

BARNARDO'S

CARE VISIONS

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES

FOSTERING PEOPLE

FOSTERING RELATIONS

FOSTERPLUS SCOTLAND

QUARRIERS

SWIIS FOSTER CARE

TACT

THE NATIONAL FOSTERING AGENCY (SCOTLAND

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