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Provision of Fostering Services

FALKIRK COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council is currently overseeing a public procurement process titled "Provision of Fostering Services," which falls under the social and specific services industry category. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the procurement stage is active. This framework agreement aims to establish new foster placements for children and young people across the Falkirk Council area. The deadline for submitting tenders is set for 16 January 2017. The services will be delivered within the region of Falkirk (postcode FK1 5RS).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in social care, particularly those experienced in fostering services and child welfare. Companies that can demonstrate a robust quality of care, possess requisite insurances, and have a proven track record with Care Inspectorate grades would be well-suited to compete. The estimated annual value of the service is £250,000, offering a substantial prospect for growth and engagement within the community through the delivery of crucial services to vulnerable groups.

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Notice Title

Provision of Fostering Services

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for new foster placements for children and young people requiring this provision from across the Falkirk Council area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework Agreement for new foster placements for children and young people requiring this provision from across the Falkirk Council area.. The value of this service option is estimated and may be subject to change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000472739
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282623
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20178 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
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@falkirk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324506566

Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK1 5RS
Post Town
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
UKM26 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk South
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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