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Provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Service

Falkirk Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2021 at 01:00

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

03 Feb 2021 at 00:00

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

The procurement process initiated by Falkirk Council, titled "Provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Service," aims to establish a framework agreement for foster placements and continuing care for children and young people within a 25-mile radius of Falkirk Council HQ. This procurement is classified under the industry category of social and other specific services, with a total contract value of £7,000,000. The tender began on 3rd February 2021, with a submission deadline of 8th March 2021. The purchasing method used is an open procedure, reflecting Falkirk Council's commitment to transparency and accessibility in public procurement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in social care and fostering services to engage in a substantial contract that can enhance their growth and service delivery. Companies that specialise in foster care, particularly those with experience in intensive support services, are well positioned to compete for this contract. The framework agreement will last for two years, with a possible extension of up to two additional years, making it an attractive long-term partnership for suppliers who can demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards and a commitment to quality service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Service

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for foster placements (including intensive support) and continuing care for children and young people requiring this provision preferably within a 25-mile radius of Falkirk Council HQ.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework Agreement for foster placements (including intensive support) and continuing care for children and young people requiring this provision preferably within a 25-mile radius of Falkirk Council HQ.. The duration of the Framework Agreement will be two years with the option to extend up to a further two years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000642081
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420750
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
Services
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

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
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20215 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Falkirk Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK1 5RS
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

Aberlour Child Care Trust

Barnardo's

Care Visions

Foster Care Associates

Fostering People

Fostering Relations

Fosterplus Scotland

Quarriers

Swiis Foster Care

TACT

The National Fostering Agency (Scotland)

Further Information

Notice Documents

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