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Provision of Foster Care and Continuing Care Service

FALKIRK COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council has awarded a Framework Agreement for the provision of foster care and continuing care services, designed to support children and young people. This agreement specifies that services should be provided ideally within a 25-mile radius of West Bridge Street, Falkirk. The procurement, managed under the open procedure, falls within the service category and aligns with social and other specific services as outlined in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The framework, valued at £15 million, commenced its contract on the 4th of April 2025, following a brief extension of the submission deadline to accommodate providers. The contract allows for a four-year term with a potential extension of up to two years.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in social care, particularly those specialising in fostering services. The procurement encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises, as evidenced by its SME-friendly approach, which is evident from the numerous awarded suppliers' scales, highlighting preference for local and regional service provision. Businesses that are adept at providing high-quality care for young people and have the capacity to operate within the specific geographical confines are well-suited to benefit from this agreement. The Framework Agreement remains open to new entrants over its duration, enabling ongoing business development opportunities for suitable providers within this sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Foster Care and Continuing Care Service

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for foster placements and continuing care for children and young people requiring this provision preferably within a 25-mile radius of West Bridge Street, Falkirk, FK1 5RS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework Agreement for foster placements and continuing care for children and young people requiring this provision preferably within a 25-mile radius of West Bridge Street, Falkirk, FK1 5RS.. The duration of the Framework Agreement will be four years with the option to extend for up to two further years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000788171
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533712
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
SME

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
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 202510 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpu@falkirk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324506566

Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

ABERLOUR CHILD CARE TRUST

BARNARDO'S

CARE VISIONS FOSTERING SCOTLAND

DEAN AND CAUVIN YOUNG PEOPLE'S TRUST

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES SCOTLAND

FOSTERING PEOPLE

FOSTERING RELATIONS

FOSTERPLUS SCOTLAND

QUARRIERS

SWIIS FOSTER CARE

TACT

THE NATIONAL FOSTERING AGENCY (SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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