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title: "Provision of Foster Care and Continuing Care Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d6bb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Foster Care and Continuing Care Service

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d6bb

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## Summary

Falkirk Council initiated a procurement process for the Provision of Foster Care and Continuing Care Service, which falls under the category of social work and related services. This framework agreement is designed for foster placements and ongoing care for children and young people, ideally within a 25-mile radius of West Bridge Street, Falkirk, UK. The procurement, undertaken via an open procedure, is currently in the award stage, having been completed on 2nd July 2025. The contract, valued at £15 million, commenced on 4th April 2025 and spans four years with an optional two-year extension. The industry category is classified under CPV 85300000 and relevant services need to adhere to the requirements outlined in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in social work services and care provision. The framework's ongoing nature offers potential for new entrants, allowing businesses to engage with the public sector continuously. Small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the social care sector, especially those with a Care Inspectorate rating, may find this contract particularly advantageous. With a regional focus in Falkirk and the opportunity for business growth, this framework encourages local providers to contribute to community welfare while benefiting from sustained engagement with Falkirk Council as a contracting authority.

## Notice

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. Additional information: The duration of the Framework Agreement will be four years with the option to extend for up to two further years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036609-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | £15,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,000,000 |

## 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 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 |

## 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

- 2 Jul 2025 at 07:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036609-2025
- 20 Feb 2025 at 10:26 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006092-2025
- 28 Jan 2025 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002837-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788171
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/part/2/chapter/3/crossheading/social-and-other-specific-services/made
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00184

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