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Summary of the contracting process

Scotland Excel is conducting a tender for a National Framework Agreement for Fostering and Continuing Care Services across Scotland. This procurement is classified under social and other specific services and falls within the general public services category. The tender period is set to end on 26th October 2016, and the services will be delivered in various locations throughout Scotland. The procurement method is open, and award criteria focus on quality (70%) and commercial aspects (30%).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in social care services, particularly those providing fostering and specialised care solutions. Companies that offer innovative care strategies and have experience in foster care or social services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The expected duration of the framework agreement is for an initial two years, with a possible two-year extension, allowing for sustainable growth opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

Fostering and Continuing Care Services

Notice Description

National Framework Agreement for Fostering and Continuing Care Services across Scotland

Lot Information

Service Option 1 - Standard Service

Framework Agreement for Standard Fostering Services for Children and Young People across Scotland. Providers may also offer Short Breaks Services, and/or may offer Continuing Care Services to Young People who have chosen to remain in their Placement after leaving Foster Care. Expected Duration of the Framework Agreement will be for an initial 2 years to 24 March 2019,with the option for extension for up to 2 years up to 24 March 2021.

Service Option 2 - Enhanced Services

Framework Agreement for Enhanced Fostering Services, which may include Short Breaks, to Children and Young People across Scotland. Providers may also offer Continuing Care Services to Young People who have chosen to remain in their Placement after leaving Foster Care. Expected Duration of the Framework Agreement will be for an initial 2 years to 24 March 2019,with the option for extension for up to 2 years up to 24 March 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000455469
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR279561
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related 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

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20179 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scotland Excel
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1AR
Postcode Area
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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