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Award

01 Apr 2025 at 09:45

Tender

16 Sep 2024 at 09:20

Planning

21 Aug 2024 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

Moray Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of Children’s Residential Services, categorised under welfare services for children and young people. Located in Moray, the service will cater to up to eight children and young people who are looked after by the council. This process aligns with The Promise and the principles of "Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC)." The anticipated contract value is £6,500,000, and the future notice is expected on 13th September 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in residential care services for children and young people. Ideal candidates will have a trauma-informed service approach, experience in managing risky behaviours and potential exploitation, and expertise in supporting positive family and friend connections. Collaboration with the local authority to enhance young people's lives and achieve optimal outcomes is crucial. This opportunity suits businesses committed to high standards of care and innovation, aiming to bring added value to the community of Moray.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Children's Residential Services

Notice Description

Moray Council seek to enter into a contractual agreement with a provider for the provision of residential care services for up to eight children and / young people within the geographical area of Moray. The main purpose of the service is to deliver residential care as a positive experience to children and young people who are looked after and accommodated by Moray Council. The service must be consistent with The Promise in providing a safe, secure, caring and loving environment for children and young people to grow and develop within. The provider should be committed to The Promise and have aligned policies, strategies and practice to inform change, where required to ensure children, young people and families are at the centre. The principles of "Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC)" are paramount to successful delivery of this service. The provider will be able to deliver; - In the locality of Moray - A trauma informed service - Proactive recognition, planning and effective use of tools to minimise behaviours that potentially put young people and others at risks, and the potential for exploitation - Proactive support, maintaining and establishing positive connections with families and friends in maintaining lifelong connections - Transition support in order to enhance all areas of young people's life - Working collaboratively to support the local authority to return young people from residing out of area - Working collaboratively with the local authority to achieve the best possible outcomes

Lot Information

Lot 1

As per the tender docuements. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: 1 x 24 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0492ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012143-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,614,380 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,614,380 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,322,876 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Moray Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELGIN
Postcode
IV30 1BX
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City North
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Action for Children

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