Planning

Fostering and Continuing Care

SCOTLAND EXCEL

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Planning

23 Jan 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scotland Excel, acting as the buying organisation, is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a new framework related to Fostering and Continuing Care Services. The framework aims to support local authorities in Scotland to access nurturing family homes for children and young people who are care experienced. The industry category is services, specifically under CPV code 85300000, covering social care services, and the delivery locations span various geographical boundaries of participating councils within Scotland. This planned procurement process is in its consultation phase, with a future notice date set for 1st May 2026, and the new framework anticipated to commence in January 2027. The process is part of a legal basis under the CELEX scheme and seeks to include inputs from interested parties through surveys and thematic workshops.

This tender represents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of fostering and social care services, especially Independent Fostering Agencies (IFAs) that can cater to additional and intensive care needs outlined in the framework's structure. With the option to undertake up to two lots per supplier, businesses can tailor their proposals to meet standard and enhanced fostering services, thereby expanding their reach within the sector. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to form part of an essential public service, leveraging expertise to enhance care experiences for young people across Scotland. Furthermore, the procurement liberates businesses from traditional constraints, inviting innovation and responsiveness to current sector needs highlighted during the planning phase.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fostering and Continuing Care

Notice Description

The Prior Information Notice and this additional information relates to a consultation exercise only. This PIN pertains to a forthcoming Framework for Fostering & Continuing Care Services. The Framework will support local authorities to access nurturing family homes for children and young people who are care experienced.

Lot Information

Standard Fostering Service

Lot 1 "Standard Fostering Service" pertains to the provision of Fostering & Continuing Care services for children and young people where the level of need and risk has been assessed as at 'additional' through the Child's Well Being Pathway.. This lotting structure is provisional and subject to change.

Enhanced Fostering Service

Lot 2 "Enhanced Fostering Service" pertains to the provision of Fostering & Continuing Care services for children and young people where the level of need and risk has been assessed as at the 'Intensive' through the Child's Well Being Pathway.. This lotting structure is provisional and subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821274
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547946
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20263 months to go
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
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
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=JAN547946
    Fostering and Continuing Care - The Prior Information Notice and this additional information relates to a consultation exercise only. This PIN pertains to a forthcoming Framework for Fostering & Continuing Care Services. The Framework will support local authorities to access nurturing family homes for children and young people who are care experienced.

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