---
title: "Fostering and Continuing Care"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000628175"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000628175.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTLAND EXCEL"
published: "2020-09-07"
---

# Fostering and Continuing Care

Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000628175

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body based in Paisley, Scotland. The current initiative, titled "Fostering and Continuing Care," is categorised under public services and focuses on the anticipated development of a national framework agreement for foster care services. The initiative is in the planning stage, with a consultation process scheduled until 15 October 2020, when interested parties can arrange individual meetings to contribute to the framework's development. The existing framework is set to expire on 30 June 2021, with the new framework anticipated to commence on 1 July 2021.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the social care sector, particularly those specialised in fostering services. Companies suited for this tender include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and third-sector organisations that have experience in public sector collaborations. Interested businesses are encouraged to engage with Scotland Excel's consultation to better position themselves for future contracts, leveraging resources such as the Supplier Development Programme for additional support and training to navigate the procurement landscape effectively.

## Notice

NOTE: The Prior Information Notice and this additional information relates to a consultation exercise only Anticipated development of a national framework agreement for the provision of foster care services.

### Lot Information

Enhanced Fostering Service

Provision of enhanced fostering service.. NOTE: This lotting structure is provisional and subject to change.

Standard Fostering Service

Provision of core fostering service.. NOTE: This lotting structure is provisional and subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394341 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 7 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| 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

- 7 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394341

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394341
  Fostering and Continuing Care - NOTE: The Prior Information Notice and this additional information relates to a consultation exercise only Anticipated development of a national framework agreement for the provision of foster care services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000628175
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=628175
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/

## Provenance

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