Award

Award of Fostering and Continuing Care

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Award of Fostering and Continuing Care" has been awarded by West Dunbartonshire Council, a regional authority located in Dumbarton, UK. This procurement was conducted under an open procedure and falls within the services industry category, with specific attention to children's residential care and education services. The award is part of the Scotland Excel Flexible Framework Agreement, covering the period from 25 March 2017 to 24 March 2021. Key details include a signed contract valued at £3,529,000 on 1 May 2018, with relevant procurement documentation accessible for further insights.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and social services sectors, particularly those experienced in fostering and care provision. Companies such as fostering agencies, child care service providers, and those involved in educational support services would be well-positioned to compete. As multiple suppliers have been awarded contracts under this framework, there is potential for collaborative efforts or partnerships to enhance service delivery in the region, contributing to business growth in this essential field.

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Notice Title

Award of Fostering and Continuing Care

Notice Description

This notice covers Direct Awards from the Scotland Excel Flexible Framework Agreement for Fostering and Continuing Care (reference 1015) for the period of 25/03/2017 to 24/03/2021. Amendments or additional Contract Award Notices will be published to identify any additional companies utilised under this Framework Agreement Spend shown is for financial year 2019/2020

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice covers Direct Awards from the Scotland Excel Flexible Framework Agreement for Fostering and Continuing Care (reference 1015) for the period of 25/03/2017 to 24/03/2021. Amendments or additional Contract Award Notices will be published to identify any additional companies utilised under this Framework Agreement Spend shown is for financial year 2019/2020

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000630981
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395555
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,529,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20187 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
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
victoria.wilson@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1389737000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 1QL
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

CORE ASSETS SCOTLAND (TRADING AS FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES SCOTLAND

CORNERSTONE

FOSTER CARE CONNECT

FOSTERPLUS

JMT FOSTERING

NATIONAL FOSTERING AGENCY

SWIIS FOSTER CARE SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395555
    Award of Fostering and Continuing Care - This notice covers Direct Awards from the Scotland Excel Flexible Framework Agreement for Fostering and Continuing Care (reference 1015) for the period of 25/03/2017 to 24/03/2021. Amendments or additional Contract Award Notices will be published to identify any additional companies utilised under this Framework Agreement Spend shown is for financial year 2019/2020

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