---
title: "Provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028f99"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2021-07-09"
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# Provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Service

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028f99

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## Summary

The Falkirk Council is seeking suppliers for the "Provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Service" within the social work and related services industry. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, following an open procedure, and was initially posted on 3rd February 2021. The total value of the framework agreement is £7,000,000, with contracts expected to be active for two years, potentially extendable by an additional two years. Suppliers should deliver services within a 25-mile radius of Falkirk Council HQ, with the deadline for submission being on 8th March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the social care sector, including fostering agencies and organisations that provide welfare services for children and young people. Companies with expertise in social work and a strong Care Inspectorate rating would be well-positioned to compete. The inclusion of community benefits suggests that organisations involved in fostering and childcare services should particularly express interest, as they can contribute positively to local community well-being while fulfilling the contract requirements.

## Notice

Framework Agreement for foster placements (including intensive support) and continuing care for children and young people requiring this provision preferably within a 25-mile radius of Falkirk Council HQ.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework Agreement for foster placements (including intensive support) and continuing care for children and young people requiring this provision preferably within a 25-mile radius of Falkirk Council HQ. Additional information: The duration of the Framework Agreement will be two years with the option to extend up to a further two years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016059-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | £7,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK1 5RS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Falkirk South |
| Westminster constituency | Falkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | ABERLOUR CHILD CARE TRUST; BARNARDO'S; CARE VISIONS; FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES; FOSTERING PEOPLE; FOSTERING RELATIONS; FOSTERPLUS SCOTLAND; QUARRIERS; SWIIS FOSTER CARE; TACT; THE NATIONAL FOSTERING AGENCY (SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### 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

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2021 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016059-2021
- 3 Feb 2021 at 09:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002115-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2016/03/8410/0
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:563102-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00184

## Provenance

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