--- title: "Flexible Framework for Children's Residential Care and Education Services including Short Breaks" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000593378" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000593378" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000593378.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000593378.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTLAND EXCEL" published: "2019-10-18" --- # Flexible Framework for Children's Residential Care and Education Services including Short Breaks Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000593378 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000593378) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000593378.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Scotland Excel as the contracting authority, seeking new entrants for the "Flexible Framework for Children's Residential Care and Education Services including Short Breaks". This framework, established in 2018, focuses on delivering high-quality residential care and educational services to children and young people with complex support needs. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with submission deadlines for bids set for 6 December 2019. The framework will operate for an additional two years starting from 1 May 2020, with an estimated total value of £421,600,000 for the service industry. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in children's care and educational services to expand their operations. Organisations providing residential care, short breaks, or educational support would be particularly well-suited to participate, especially those that are not currently part of the existing framework. The limited procurement method indicates a streamlined approach, making this an ideal time for innovative providers to join the flexible agreement and contribute positively to the welfare of vulnerable children and families. ## Notice This notice relates to the opportunity for new entrants to apply to the Scotland Excel Flexible Framework Agreement for Children's Residential Care and Education Services including Short Breaks. The Flexible Framework Agreement was established in 2018 and is for the provision of high quality placements for children and young people who require residential care, care and education, education and short breaks and who may have a range of complex and challenging support needs. The remaining duration of the Flexible Framework Agreement will be for two years from 1 May 2020. The values shown reflect those estimates as advertised at the establishment of the framework. For more information on this procurement, including tender info sessions, see the document within folder "A. Contract Notice Information" of the attachments area within the itt_31846 (project_14373) on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender website https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html ### Lot Information Service Option 1 - Residential Care Admission to existing Flexible Framework Agreement for Children's Residential Care and Education Services including Short Breaks. Remaining duration of the Flexible Framework Agreement will be for two years from 1 May 2020. For more info on this procurement, and the family of procurement documents for the establishment of the framework, including tender info sessions, see the document within folder "A. Contract Notice Information" of the attachments area within the itt_31846(project_14373) on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender website https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html The values shown reflect those advertised at the establishment of the framework (which are estimates, subject to change).. The value is estimated and may be subject to change. For more info on this procurement, including tender info sessions, see the document within folder "A. Contract Notice Information" of the attachments area within the itt_31846 (project_14373) on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender website https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html Service Option 2 - Residential Care and Education Admission to existing Flexible Framework Agreement for Children's Residential Care and Education Services including Short Breaks. Remaining duration of the Flexible Framework Agreement will be for two years from 1 May 2020. For more info on this procurement, and the family of procurement documents for the establishment of the framework, including tender info sessions, see the document within folder "A. Contract Notice Information" of the attachments area within the itt_31846 (project_14373) on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender website https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html The values shown reflect those advertised at the establishment of the framework (which are estimates, subject to change).. The value is estimated and may be subject to change. For more info on this procurement, including tender info sessions, see the document within folder "A. Contract Notice Information" of the attachments area within the itt_31846 (project_14373) on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender website https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html Service Option 3 - Short Breaks Admission to existing Flexible Framework Agreement for Children's Residential Care and Education Services including Short Breaks. Remaining duration of the Flexible Framework Agreement will be for two years from 1 May 2020. For more info on this procurement, and the family of procurement documents for the establishment of the framework, including tender info sessions, see the document within folder "A. Contract Notice Information" of the attachments area within the itt_31846 (project_14373) on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender website https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html The values shown reflect those advertised at the establishment of the framework (which are estimates, subject to change).. The value is estimated and may be subject to change. For more info on this procurement, including tender info sessions, see the document within folder "A. Contract Notice Information" of the attachments area within the itt_31846 (project_14373) on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender website https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html Service Option 4 - Day Education Admission to existing Flexible Framework Agreement for Children's Residential Care and Education Services including Short Breaks. Remaining duration of the Flexible Framework Agreement will be for two years from May 2020. For more info on this procurement, and the family of procurement documents for the establishment of the framework, including tender info sessions, see the document within folder "A. Contract Notice Information" of the attachments area within the itt_31846 (project_14373) on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender website https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html The values shown reflect those advertised at the establishment of the framework (which are estimates, subject to change).. The value is estimated and may be subject to change. For more info on this procurement, including tender info sessions, see the document within folder "A. Contract Notice Information" of the attachments area within the itt_31846 (project_14373) on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender website https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369843 | | Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £421,600,000 | | Lots value | £421,600,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 80110000 - Pre-school education services - 80200000 - Secondary education services - 80340000 - Special education services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related 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 - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 18 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369843 - 14 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369256 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369256 Flexible Framework for Children's Residential Care and Education Services including Short Breaks - This notice relates to the opportunity for new entrants to apply to the Scotland Excel Flexible Framework Agreement for Children's Residential Care and Education Services including Short Breaks. The Flexible Framework Agreement was established in 2018 and is for the provision of high quality placements for children and young people who require residential care, care and education, education and short breaks and who may have a range of complex and challenging support needs. The remaining duration of the Flexible Framework Agreement will be for two years from 1 May 2020. The values shown reflect those estimates as advertised at the establishment of the framework. For more information on this procurement, including tender info sessions, see the document within folder "A. Contract Notice Information" of the attachments area within the itt_31846 (project_14373) on the Public Contracts Scotland-Tender website https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/part/2/chapter/3/crossheading/social-and-other-specific-services/made - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk - http://www.scotlandexcel.org.uk/home/Suppliers/Tendering-process.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000593378 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Authority/Notice_PubView.aspx?ID=JUL325077 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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