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Provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Service

Falkirk Council

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14 Nov 2024 at 12:59

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council, a regional authority based in Falkirk, has announced a Provider Information Event in preparation for the re-tendering of its Framework Agreement for the Provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Service. The current agreement is set to expire on 30 April 2025, with the new framework anticipated to start on 1 April 2025. An information session will be held on Thursday, 28 November 2024, at 11 am via Microsoft Teams. Interested providers must register their attendance by Monday, 25 November 2024. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 27 January 2025. The service falls under the industry category of social work and related services (CPV: 85300000), specifically targeting placements within a 25-mile radius of Falkirk HQ.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, including fostering and continuing care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and third sector organisations in the Scottish region are particularly well-suited to compete, as support and training are available through the Supplier Development Programme aimed at these groups. Participating in this tender could provide businesses with a substantial contract valued at GBP 17,500,000, fostering growth and stability. Service providers with expertise in social work services, social services with accommodation, and welfare services for children and young people are encouraged to engage in this competitive process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Service

Notice Description

The Prior Information Notice and this additional information relates to a Provider Information Event only in relation to a Falkirk Council Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Fostering and Continuing Care Service. Please see Section VI below for additional information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b66b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036847-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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
£17,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jan 2025Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK5 4RU
Postcode Area
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
Bonnybridge and Larbert
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Further Information

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