---
title: "Fostering and Continuing Care"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060d9b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTLAND EXCEL"
published: "2026-01-23"
---

# Fostering and Continuing Care

Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060d9b

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## Summary

Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body based in Paisley, UK, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement exercise for a new framework related to Fostering and Continuing Care services. The anticipated completion of the current framework is December 2026, with the new one commencing in January 2027. This consultation process is aimed at aligning the new framework with sector needs. Scotland Excel has opened the initial phase for interested parties, to participate in a survey and themed workshops throughout participating councils in Scotland. With a focus on social work and related services, this procurement falls under the 'services' category, with forthcoming communications expected by 1st May 2026.

The upcoming framework presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in fostering and social care services, particularly those equipped to offer nurturing family environments for children and young people with varying levels of need. Companies able to provide either Standard or Enhanced Fostering Services would be well-suited to compete, as there will be designated lots for services classed as ‘additional’ and ‘intensive’. This framework not only supports local authorities but also enables businesses to expand their reach across various locations within the Scottish councils’ geographical boundaries. Engaging in this consultation provides an early advantage for businesses aiming to influence service development and gain insights into specific requirements.

## Notice

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. Additional information: 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. Additional information: This lotting structure is provisional and subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006303-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 15:30 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006303-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821274
- https://www.cognitoforms.com/ScotlandExcel1/CopyOfFosteringContinuingCare0924IFAs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=821274
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383

## Provenance

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