Planning

Edinburgh Fostering and Continuing Care Framework

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Aug 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is planning the procurement of the "Edinburgh Fostering and Continuing Care Framework," focusing on the social services sector. The council aims to purchase approximately 200 fostering placements from independent providers, with a total annual budget of £9 million. Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage in open discussions at an event scheduled for 4th September 2019 at Edinburgh City Chambers, with confirmation of attendance required by 30th August. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a communication notice expected by 1st November 2019.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in social care services and fostering support. Companies that can deliver high-quality fostering placements, demonstrate expertise in child welfare, and comply with local authority requirements will find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging with the City of Edinburgh Council could open avenues for partnerships and contracts, promoting sustainable business development in the care sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Edinburgh Fostering and Continuing Care Framework

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council purchases approx. 200 fostering placements from independent providers for a total annual value of approximately 9m GBP. An average of 50 new placements are made every year. Edinburgh is committed to ensuring the highest quality care and best value from all independent foster placements which the Council purchases. To meet these needs, The City of Edinburgh Council is looking to create a local framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are expecting suppliers interested in this requirement to be prepared to engage in this open and transparent discussion. It is our intention to hold this event at 9:30am to 12:30pm on 4th September 2019 at Edinburgh City Chambers. Please ensure that you confirm your attendance by 12 noon on 30th August 2019 to Paula.Deegan@Edinburgh.gov.uk.. All additional information is contained within the Fostering PIN document attached.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000594803
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363502
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2019Expired
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
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
paula.deegan@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693922

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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