---
title: "Award of Childrens Residential Care and Education including Short Breaks"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000630630"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2020-09-28"
---

# Award of Childrens Residential Care and Education including Short Breaks

Buyer: WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000630630

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves West Dunbartonshire Council procuring Children's Residential Care and Education services, including Short Breaks. This procurement falls under the open procedure method and is categorised as a service procurement. The contract was awarded on 1st May 2018, and the services are set to be provided under a flexible framework agreement lasting until 30th April 2022. This award includes a total contract value of £6,212,000, relevant to the financial year 2019/2020. The location of the services is primarily within Dumbarton, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the social care and education sectors, particularly those providing residential care services for children. Organisations with experience in delivering care to vulnerable groups, educational support, or related services would be well-placed to compete. Additionally, larger providers in the field may find it advantageous, as the contracting authority has a history of direct awards under this framework, indicating ongoing demand for quality service providers.

## 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 30/04/2022. Amendments or additional Contract Award Notices will be published to identify any additional companies utilised under this Framework Agreement Spend shown is for financial year 2019/2020

### 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 30/04/2022. Amendments or additional Contract Award Notices will be published to identify any additional companies utilised under this Framework Agreement Spend shown is for financial year 2019/2020

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395558 |
| 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 | 28 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 | £6,212,000 |

## 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 | 16 |
| Supplier names | ARDFERN; BALNACRAIG SCHOOL; BARNARDOS; CAMPHILL RUDOLF STEINER SCHOOL; CAPABILITY SCOTLAND; CAREVISIONS; COMMON THREAD; CROSSREACH; EAST PARK; HARMENY EDUCATION TRUST; INSPIRE SCOTLAND; KIBBLE EDUCATION AND CARE CENTRE; SCOTTISH AUTISM; SPARK OF GENIUS; 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

- 28 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395558

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395558
  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 30/04/2022. Amendments or additional Contract Award Notices will be published to identify any additional companies utilised under this Framework Agreement Spend shown is for financial year 2019/2020

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000630630
- https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/business/suppliers/procurement/

## Provenance

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