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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Scotland Excel involves a tender for Children's Residential Care and Education services under the Flexible Framework Agreement. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on the 29th of September 2028. Businesses in the social care and education sector, particularly those providing residential care, education, and short break services, are invited to compete for this opportunity.

This tender offers a significant value of £951 million and follows an open procurement method. Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body representing 32 local authorities in Scotland, aims to establish a framework for the benefit of its members. Business entities operating in the public services sector and meeting the specified quality criteria can participate in this opportunity, with an emphasis on professional service execution and adherence to regulatory requirements.

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Notice Title

Children's Residential Care and Education, including Short Break, Services Flexible Framework Agreement

Notice Description

This Contract Notice confirms that the Flexible Framework has now been established and will remain open for admission by new providers throughout its duration. Any new providers so admitted will be listed on the publicly available Scotland Excel Contracts Register which will be updated as and when necessary. Further information about new provider applications is set out in later section VI.3 Additional information. The scope and structure of service options within the Flexible Framework include: - Residential care; - Residential care and education; - Short Breaks; - Day Education. Please note, Providers already awarded to the Flexible Framework do not need to re-apply.

Lot Information

Residential Care

As further detailed in the procurement documents, Service Option 1 of the Flexible Framework Agreement is for the provision of Residential Care Services for Children and Young People across Scotland.

Residential Care and Education

As further detailed in the procurement documents, Service Option 2 of the Flexible Framework Agreement is for the provision of Residential Care and Education Services for Children and Young People across Scotland.

Short Breaks

As further detailed in the procurement documents, Service Option 3 of the Flexible Framework Agreement is for the provision of Short Break Services for Children and Young People across Scotland.

Day Education

As further detailed in the procurement documents, Service Option 4 of the Flexible Framework Agreement is for the provision of Day Education Services for Children and Young People across Scotland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000708141
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC465795
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

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

80340000 - Special education services

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

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£951,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 20283 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scotland Excel
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1AR
Postcode Area
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=DEC465795
    Children's Residential Care and Education, including Short Break, Services Flexible Framework Agreement - This Contract Notice confirms that the Flexible Framework has now been established and will remain open for admission by new providers throughout its duration. Any new providers so admitted will be listed on the publicly available Scotland Excel Contracts Register which will be updated as and when necessary. Further information about new provider applications is set out in later section VI.3 Additional information. The scope and structure of service options within the Flexible Framework include: - Residential care; - Residential care and education; - Short Breaks; - Day Education. Please note, Providers already awarded to the Flexible Framework do not need to re-apply.

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