---
title: "Provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b66b"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b66b.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-14"
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# Provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Service

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b66b

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## Summary

Falkirk Council, a regional authority based in Falkirk, has announced a Provider Information Event in preparation for the re-tendering of its Framework Agreement for the Provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Service. The current agreement is set to expire on 30 April 2025, with the new framework anticipated to start on 1 April 2025. An information session will be held on Thursday, 28 November 2024, at 11 am via Microsoft Teams. Interested providers must register their attendance by Monday, 25 November 2024. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 27 January 2025. The service falls under the industry category of social work and related services (CPV: 85300000), specifically targeting placements within a 25-mile radius of Falkirk HQ.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, including fostering and continuing care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and third sector organisations in the Scottish region are particularly well-suited to compete, as support and training are available through the Supplier Development Programme aimed at these groups. Participating in this tender could provide businesses with a substantial contract valued at GBP 17,500,000, fostering growth and stability. Service providers with expertise in social work services, social services with accommodation, and welfare services for children and young people are encouraged to engage in this competitive process.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036847-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,500,000 |
| 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 | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK5 4RU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Bonnybridge and Larbert |
| Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## 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

- 14 Nov 2024 at 12:59 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036847-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783315
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=783315
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00184
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/

## Provenance

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