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Flexible framework for Children's Residential Care and Education Services - including Short Breaks

SCOTLAND EXCEL

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Summary of the contracting process

Scotland Excel is initiating a procurement process for a "Flexible framework for Children’s Residential Care and Education Services - including Short Breaks". This planned procurement targets the services industry and is located in Scotland, encompassing various approaches including residential care and education. The maximum contract value is estimated at £950 million, and it is expected to be awarded for a duration of up to six years. Key dates include a future notice date set for 28 February 2022, and interested parties must register for engagement events by 31 January 2022. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, which emphasises foundational strategies prior to the formal tendering process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in children's services, including residential care, education, and associated short break services. Companies that are well-positioned to compete could range from larger service providers capable of managing extensive frameworks, to smaller businesses with niche expertise in specific service delivery. The streamlined approach to application will likely reduce barriers, fostering participation from a diverse set of providers, which can lead to enhanced support for children and families within Scotland.

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Notice Title

Flexible framework for Children's Residential Care and Education Services - including Short Breaks

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal of the national flexible framework for Children's Residential Care and Education services - including short breaks. The scope and structure of service options outlined in this PIN may be subject to change, however the current framework includes: - Residential care; - Residential care and education; - Day education; and - Residential short break services. It is anticipated that the duration of this framework could be up to a period of 6 years, from the commencement date. For the purposes of calculating the value of the contract, a 6 year contract length has been used. This is indicative only and subject to change based on policy and other requirements.

Lot Information

Service Option 1 - Residential Care

This Prior Information Notice is in relation to a third generation national framework for children's residential care and education services.

Service Option 2 - Residential Care and Education

This Prior Information Notice is in relation to a third generation national framework for children's residential care and education services.

Service Option 3 - Short Breaks

This Prior Information Notice is in relation to a third generation national framework for children's residential care and education services.

Service Option 4 - Day Education

This Prior Information Notice is in relation to a third generation national framework for children's residential care and education services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000679063
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438689
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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80100000 - Primary education services

80110000 - Pre-school education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 2022Expired
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
socialcare@scotland-excel.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1414888230

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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438689
    Flexible framework for Children's Residential Care and Education Services - including Short Breaks - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal of the national flexible framework for Children's Residential Care and Education services - including short breaks. The scope and structure of service options outlined in this PIN may be subject to change, however the current framework includes: - Residential care; - Residential care and education; - Day education; and - Residential short break services. It is anticipated that the duration of this framework could be up to a period of 6 years, from the commencement date. For the purposes of calculating the value of the contract, a 6 year contract length has been used. This is indicative only and subject to change based on policy and other requirements.

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