---
title: "Award of Childrens Residential Care and Education including Short Breaks"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000630601"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2020-09-14"
---

# Award of Childrens Residential Care and Education including Short Breaks

Buyer: WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000630601

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## Summary

The procurement process involves West Dunbartonshire Council, which has issued a tender titled "Award of Childrens Residential Care and Education including Short Breaks." The procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to children's residential care and education. The contract is situated in Dumbarton, with a delivery address also in the region. This open procurement process allows for direct awards from the Scotland Excel Flexible Framework Agreement. The contract was signed on 1st May 2018 and will be active until 1st May 2022.

This opportunity presents considerable potential for businesses within the social care and education sectors, especially those providing children's residential services. Large organisations with experience in care provision, educational support, or short break services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Notable past suppliers involved include Capability Scotland, Scottish Autism, and Balnacraig School, indicating a demand for established, capable entities in delivering these vital services.

## Notice

This notice covers Direct Awards from the Scotland Excel Flexible Framework Agreement for Childrens Residential Care and Education Including Short Breaks (reference 0517) for the period of 01/05/2018 to 01/05/2022. Amendments or additional Contract Award Notices will be published to identify any additional companies utilised under this Framework Agreement

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice covers Direct Awards from the Scotland Excel Flexible Framework Agreement for Childrens Residential Care and Education Including Short Breaks (reference 0517) for the period of 01/05/2018 to 01/05/2022. Amendments or additional Contract Award Notices will be published to identify any additional companies utilised under this Framework Agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394681 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,282,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | ARDFERN; BALNACRAIG SCHOOL; CAPABILITY SCOTLAND; CAREVISIONS; COMMON THREAD; EAST PARK; HARMENY EDUCATION TRUST; INSPIRE SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH AUTISM; STEPDOWN; YOUNG FOUNDATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 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
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394681

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394681
  Award of Childrens Residential Care and Education including Short Breaks - This notice covers Direct Awards from the Scotland Excel Flexible Framework Agreement for Childrens Residential Care and Education Including Short Breaks (reference 0517) for the period of 01/05/2018 to 01/05/2022. Amendments or additional Contract Award Notices will be published to identify any additional companies utilised under this Framework Agreement

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000630601
- https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/business/suppliers/procurement/

## Provenance

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