Planning

Fostering and Continuing Care

SCOTLAND EXCEL

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Planning

07 Sep 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body based in Paisley, Scotland. The current initiative, titled "Fostering and Continuing Care," is categorised under public services and focuses on the anticipated development of a national framework agreement for foster care services. The initiative is in the planning stage, with a consultation process scheduled until 15 October 2020, when interested parties can arrange individual meetings to contribute to the framework's development. The existing framework is set to expire on 30 June 2021, with the new framework anticipated to commence on 1 July 2021.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the social care sector, particularly those specialised in fostering services. Companies suited for this tender include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and third-sector organisations that have experience in public sector collaborations. Interested businesses are encouraged to engage with Scotland Excel's consultation to better position themselves for future contracts, leveraging resources such as the Supplier Development Programme for additional support and training to navigate the procurement landscape effectively.

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Notice Title

Fostering and Continuing Care

Notice Description

NOTE: The Prior Information Notice and this additional information relates to a consultation exercise only Anticipated development of a national framework agreement for the provision of foster care services.

Lot Information

Enhanced Fostering Service

Provision of enhanced fostering service.. NOTE: This lotting structure is provisional and subject to change.

Standard Fostering Service

Provision of core fostering service.. NOTE: This lotting structure is provisional and subject to change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000628175
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394341
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jan 2021Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTLAND EXCEL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
education.corporate@scotland-excel.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003001200

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1AR
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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