---
title: "Award of Fostering and Continuing Care"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000630981"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2020-09-28"
---

# Award of Fostering and Continuing Care

Buyer: WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000630981

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## Summary

The contract titled "Award of Fostering and Continuing Care" has been awarded by West Dunbartonshire Council, a regional authority located in Dumbarton, UK. This procurement was conducted under an open procedure and falls within the services industry category, with specific attention to children's residential care and education services. The award is part of the Scotland Excel Flexible Framework Agreement, covering the period from 25 March 2017 to 24 March 2021. Key details include a signed contract valued at £3,529,000 on 1 May 2018, with relevant procurement documentation accessible for further insights.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and social services sectors, particularly those experienced in fostering and care provision. Companies such as fostering agencies, child care service providers, and those involved in educational support services would be well-positioned to compete. As multiple suppliers have been awarded contracts under this framework, there is potential for collaborative efforts or partnerships to enhance service delivery in the region, contributing to business growth in this essential field.

## Notice

This notice covers Direct Awards from the Scotland Excel Flexible Framework Agreement for Fostering and Continuing Care (reference 1015) for the period of 25/03/2017 to 24/03/2021. 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 Fostering and Continuing Care (reference 1015) for the period of 25/03/2017 to 24/03/2021. 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=SEP395555 |
| 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 | £3,529,000 |

## 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 | 7 |
| Supplier names | CORE ASSETS SCOTLAND (TRADING AS FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES SCOTLAND; CORNERSTONE; FOSTER CARE CONNECT; FOSTERPLUS; JMT FOSTERING; NATIONAL FOSTERING AGENCY; SWIIS FOSTER CARE SCOTLAND |

## 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=SEP395555

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395555
  Award of Fostering and Continuing Care - This notice covers Direct Awards from the Scotland Excel Flexible Framework Agreement for Fostering and Continuing Care (reference 1015) for the period of 25/03/2017 to 24/03/2021. 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-r6ebe6-0000630981
- https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/business/suppliers/procurement/

## Provenance

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