Planning

Provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Service

FALKIRK COUNCIL

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Planning

18 Nov 2020 at 00:00

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

The procurement process is being conducted by Falkirk Council, focusing on the "Provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Service" within the social services industry. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including a Provider Information Event scheduled for 4th December 2020, and a deadline for registration of interest set for 27th November 2020. The anticipated start date for the new framework is 1st May 2021, following the expiration of the current framework on 30th April 2021. The total estimated value of the contract is £5 million, covering placements within a 25-mile radius of Falkirk HQ.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social care sector, particularly those offering fostering services. Scottish SMEs and third-sector organisations are especially encouraged to participate, as they can access training and support through initiatives like the Supplier Development Programme. Engaging in this tender process could not only enhance their visibility in public sector contracting but also contribute to the growth and development of their service offerings within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Service

Notice Description

The Prior Information Notice and this additional information relates to a Provider Information Event only in relation to a Falkirk Council Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Fostering and Continuing Care Service. Please see Section VI below for additional information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000635925
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400167
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pcu@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
TLM76 Falkirk
Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk South
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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