--- title: "Fostering & Continuing Care Services for Children and Young People" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c85b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c85b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c85b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c85b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-10" --- # Fostering & Continuing Care Services for Children and Young People Buyer: WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c85b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c85b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c85b.json) ## Summary West Dunbartonshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at improving outcomes for children and young people with care experience. This process involves establishing a Fostering and Continuing Care Services framework which has been collaboratively developed with stakeholders, including children, young people, and families. A Prior Information Notice indicates that an Invitation to Tender is expected to be published in August 2026. The procurement is classified under "Welfare services for children and young people" and is located in West Dunbartonshire (UKM81). The planned tender period is approximately six to eight weeks, with final dates to be confirmed in the procurement documents. This procurement opportunity presents a significant avenue for registered and experienced foster care providers to expand their operations and influence within the West Dunbartonshire region. The process is particularly suited to businesses capable of delivering nurturing and inclusive foster care and continuing care services close to local communities, which aligns with the Council's commitment to "Keeping the Promise." By participating, providers can engage in a framework designed to support the social protection sector and potentially secure long-term collaboration with the Council, thus bolstering their business growth and sustainability. ## Notice West Dunbartonshire Council is committed to Keeping the Promise for children and young people and improving outcomes for those with care experience. The Council intends to establish a framework for Fostering and Continuing Care Services for Children and Young People. The service specification has been co-produced with children, young people, families and existing partners. The Council wishes to notify the market of this forthcoming opportunity and welcomes interest from registered and experienced foster care providers. ### Lot Information Lot 1 West Dunbartonshire Council intends to establish a framework agreement for the provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Services for Children and Young People. The Council has worked collaboratively with children, young people, families and current providers to develop a co-produced service specification which supports its commitment to Keeping the Promise. The framework will seek registered and experienced providers capable of delivering nurturing, resilient and inclusive foster care and continuing care placements. The Council wishes to support children and young people to remain as close to their local communities as possible while achieving positive outcomes. An Invitation to Tender is expected to be published in August 2026. The anticipated tender period will be approximately six to eight weeks. Dates will be confirmed within the procurement documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065089-2026 | | 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 | 10 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Aug 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 | WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | DUMBARTON | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G82 1QL | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire | | Local authority | West Dunbartonshire | | Electoral ward | Dumbarton | | Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire | | Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 10 Jul 2026 at 10:51 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065089-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/business/suppliers/procurement/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837132 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=837132 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00153 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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