--- title: "Edinburgh Fostering and Continuing Care Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000594803" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000594803" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000594803.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000594803.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-08-16" --- # Edinburgh Fostering and Continuing Care Framework Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000594803 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000594803) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000594803.json) ## Summary The City of Edinburgh Council is planning the procurement of the "Edinburgh Fostering and Continuing Care Framework," focusing on the social services sector. The council aims to purchase approximately 200 fostering placements from independent providers, with a total annual budget of £9 million. Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage in open discussions at an event scheduled for 4th September 2019 at Edinburgh City Chambers, with confirmation of attendance required by 30th August. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a communication notice expected by 1st November 2019. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in social care services and fostering support. Companies that can deliver high-quality fostering placements, demonstrate expertise in child welfare, and comply with local authority requirements will find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging with the City of Edinburgh Council could open avenues for partnerships and contracts, promoting sustainable business development in the care sector. ## Notice The City of Edinburgh Council purchases approx. 200 fostering placements from independent providers for a total annual value of approximately 9m GBP. An average of 50 new placements are made every year. Edinburgh is committed to ensuring the highest quality care and best value from all independent foster placements which the Council purchases. To meet these needs, The City of Edinburgh Council is looking to create a local framework. ### Lot Information Lot 1 We are expecting suppliers interested in this requirement to be prepared to engage in this open and transparent discussion. It is our intention to hold this event at 9:30am to 12:30pm on 4th September 2019 at Edinburgh City Chambers. Please ensure that you confirm your attendance by 12 noon on 30th August 2019 to Paula.Deegan@Edinburgh.gov.uk.. All additional information is contained within the Fostering PIN document attached. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363502 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | 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 | 16 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Nov 2019 | | 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 | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH8 8BG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 16 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363502 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG363502&idx=4 10th June 2020 - Specification for comment - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG363502&idx=3 19th March 2020 - Update to PIN - request for feedback - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG363502&idx=2 2nd October 2019 - Feedback Document from 4th September 2019 event - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG363502&idx=1 19th August 2019 - Fostering PIN information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363502 Edinburgh Fostering and Continuing Care Framework - The City of Edinburgh Council purchases approx. 200 fostering placements from independent providers for a total annual value of approximately 9m GBP. An average of 50 new placements are made every year. Edinburgh is committed to ensuring the highest quality care and best value from all independent foster placements which the Council purchases. To meet these needs, The City of Edinburgh Council is looking to create a local framework. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000594803 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=594803 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000594803. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000594803.json.