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Provision of Foster Care and Continuing Care Service

Falkirk Council

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28 Jan 2025 at 13:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council initiated a procurement process for the Provision of Foster Care and Continuing Care Service, which falls under the category of social work and related services. This framework agreement is designed for foster placements and ongoing care for children and young people, ideally within a 25-mile radius of West Bridge Street, Falkirk, UK. The procurement, undertaken via an open procedure, is currently in the award stage, having been completed on 2nd July 2025. The contract, valued at £15 million, commenced on 4th April 2025 and spans four years with an optional two-year extension. The industry category is classified under CPV 85300000 and relevant services need to adhere to the requirements outlined in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in social work services and care provision. The framework's ongoing nature offers potential for new entrants, allowing businesses to engage with the public sector continuously. Small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the social care sector, especially those with a Care Inspectorate rating, may find this contract particularly advantageous. With a regional focus in Falkirk and the opportunity for business growth, this framework encourages local providers to contribute to community welfare while benefiting from sustained engagement with Falkirk Council as a contracting authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Foster Care and Continuing Care Service

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for foster placements and continuing care for children and young people requiring this provision preferably within a 25-mile radius of West Bridge Street, Falkirk, FK1 5RS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework Agreement for foster placements and continuing care for children and young people requiring this provision preferably within a 25-mile radius of West Bridge Street, Falkirk, FK1 5RS. Additional information: The duration of the Framework Agreement will be four years with the option to extend for up to two further years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d6bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036609-2025
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
SME

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
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20251 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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

Aberlour Child Care Trust

Barnardo's

Care Visions Fostering Scotland

Dean and Cauvin Young People's Trust

Foster Care Associates Scotland Limited

Fostering People

Fostering Relations

Fosterplus Scotland

Quarriers

Swiis Foster Care

TACT

The National Fostering Agency (Scotland)

Further Information

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