Planning

Flexible framework for Children's Residential Care and Education Services - including Short Breaks

SCOTLAND EXCEL

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Planning

26 Jan 2022 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by Scotland Excel, which is planning to renew the "Flexible Framework for Children’s Residential Care and Education Services - including Short Breaks." This initiative falls under the social work services category and will be located Scotland-wide. Currently in the planning stage, a Contract Notice is expected to be published at the end of February 2022, outlining details on how to apply. Interested providers are invited to register for a series of engagement events scheduled prior to the publication, with registration open until 31 January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social work, education, and related services. Companies that specialise in residential care, education for children and young people, and short break services would be particularly well-suited to compete. The anticipated duration of the framework could extend up to six years, with a total estimated value of £950 million, creating a substantial prospect for growth and partnerships within these sectors.

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Notice Title

Flexible framework for Children's Residential Care and Education Services - including Short Breaks

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal of the national flexible framework for Children's Residential Care and Education services - including short breaks. The scope and structure of service options outlined in this PIN may be subject to change, however the current framework includes: - Residential care; - Residential care and education; - Day education; and - Residential short break services. It is anticipated that the duration of this framework could be up to a period of 6 years, from the commencement date. For the purposes of calculating the value of the contract, a 6 year contract length has been used. This is indicative only and subject to change based on policy and other requirements.

Lot Information

Service Option 1 - Residential Care

This Prior Information Notice is in relation to a third generation national framework for children's residential care and education services.

Service Option 2 - Residential Care and Education

This Prior Information Notice is in relation to a third generation national framework for children's residential care and education services.

Service Option 3 - Short Breaks

This Prior Information Notice is in relation to a third generation national framework for children's residential care and education services.

Service Option 4 - Day Education

This Prior Information Notice is in relation to a third generation national framework for children's residential care and education services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030f6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002257-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80100000 - Primary education services

80110000 - Pre-school education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTLAND EXCEL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
socialcare@scotland-excel.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1414888230

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1AR
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

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