--- title: "Flexible framework for Children's Residential Care and Education Services - including Short Breaks" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030f6a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030f6a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030f6a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030f6a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTLAND EXCEL" published: "2022-01-26" --- # Flexible framework for Children's Residential Care and Education Services - including Short Breaks Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030f6a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030f6a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030f6a.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being led by Scotland Excel, which is planning to renew the "Flexible Framework for Children’s Residential Care and Education Services - including Short Breaks." This initiative falls under the social work services category and will be located Scotland-wide. Currently in the planning stage, a Contract Notice is expected to be published at the end of February 2022, outlining details on how to apply. Interested providers are invited to register for a series of engagement events scheduled prior to the publication, with registration open until 31 January 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social work, education, and related services. Companies that specialise in residential care, education for children and young people, and short break services would be particularly well-suited to compete. The anticipated duration of the framework could extend up to six years, with a total estimated value of £950 million, creating a substantial prospect for growth and partnerships within these sectors. ## Notice This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal of the national flexible framework for Children's Residential Care and Education services - including short breaks. The scope and structure of service options outlined in this PIN may be subject to change, however the current framework includes: - Residential care; - Residential care and education; - Day education; and - Residential short break services. It is anticipated that the duration of this framework could be up to a period of 6 years, from the commencement date. For the purposes of calculating the value of the contract, a 6 year contract length has been used. This is indicative only and subject to change based on policy and other requirements. ### Lot Information Service Option 1 - Residential Care This Prior Information Notice is in relation to a third generation national framework for children's residential care and education services. Service Option 2 - Residential Care and Education This Prior Information Notice is in relation to a third generation national framework for children's residential care and education services. Service Option 3 - Short Breaks This Prior Information Notice is in relation to a third generation national framework for children's residential care and education services. Service Option 4 - Day Education This Prior Information Notice is in relation to a third generation national framework for children's residential care and education services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002257-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Feb 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £950,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTLAND EXCEL | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1AR | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80100000 - Primary education services - 80110000 - Pre-school education services - 80200000 - Secondary education 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 ## Release History - 26 Jan 2022 at 08:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002257-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000679063 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=679063 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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