Planning

Provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Service

FALKIRK COUNCIL

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Planning

14 Nov 2024 at 00:00

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

Falkirk Council is planning a procurement process for the provision of a Fostering and Continuing Care Service, classified under General public services. This planned procurement aims to set up a new framework agreement anticipated to begin on 1 April 2025, succeeding the current one which expires on 30 April 2025. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a provider information event scheduled for 28 November 2024 at 11 am via Microsoft Teams. Interested providers must register by 25 November 2024. The service delivery is expected within a 25-mile radius of Falkirk headquarters, and the total estimated value of the contract is £17,500,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in fostering and care services. Firms, especially Scottish SMEs and third sector organisations, can leverage this tender to expand their portfolios and contribute to public service provision. The procurement process, guided by the legal basis CELEX 32014L0024, invites a competitive landscape favouring well-prepared companies ready to provide consistent and high-quality care services. To assist interested businesses, the Supplier Development Programme offers free expert training and support to help them effectively bid for this tender and potentially secure a significant long-term contract with Falkirk Council.

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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-r6ebe6-0000783315
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518340
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
£17,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jan 2025Expired
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
cpu@falkirk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324506566

Buyer Location

Locality
LARBERT
Postcode
FK5 4RU
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
Bonnybridge and Larbert
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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