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title: "Provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000642081"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2021-07-09"
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# Provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Service

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000642081

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Falkirk Council, titled "Provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Service," aims to establish a framework agreement for foster placements and continuing care for children and young people within a 25-mile radius of Falkirk Council HQ. This procurement is classified under the industry category of social and other specific services, with a total contract value of £7,000,000. The tender began on 3rd February 2021, with a submission deadline of 8th March 2021. The purchasing method used is an open procedure, reflecting Falkirk Council's commitment to transparency and accessibility in public procurement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in social care and fostering services to engage in a substantial contract that can enhance their growth and service delivery. Companies that specialise in foster care, particularly those with experience in intensive support services, are well positioned to compete for this contract. The framework agreement will last for two years, with a possible extension of up to two additional years, making it an attractive long-term partnership for suppliers who can demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards and a commitment to quality service delivery.

## Notice

Framework Agreement for foster placements (including intensive support) and continuing care for children and young people requiring this provision preferably within a 25-mile radius of Falkirk Council HQ.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework Agreement for foster placements (including intensive support) and continuing care for children and young people requiring this provision preferably within a 25-mile radius of Falkirk Council HQ.. The duration of the Framework Agreement will be two years with the option to extend up to a further two years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420750 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | £7,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK1 5RS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Falkirk South |
| Westminster constituency | Falkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | ABERLOUR CHILD CARE TRUST; BARNARDO'S; CARE VISIONS; FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES; FOSTERING PEOPLE; FOSTERING RELATIONS; FOSTERPLUS SCOTLAND; QUARRIERS; SWIIS FOSTER CARE; TACT; THE NATIONAL FOSTERING AGENCY (SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 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

- 9 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420750
- 3 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405631

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405631&idx=15
  15th February 2021 - Amendment to Clause 21 within Schedule 6 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405631&idx=7
  3rd February 2021 - Schedule 5a
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405631&idx=8
  3rd February 2021 - Schedule 5b
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405631&idx=9
  3rd February 2021 - Schedule 6
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405631&idx=10
  3rd February 2021 - Appendix 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405631&idx=11
  3rd February 2021 - Appendix 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405631&idx=12
  3rd February 2021 - Appendix 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405631&idx=13
  3rd February 2021 - Appendix 4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405631&idx=14
  3rd February 2021 - Appendix 5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405631&idx=1
  3rd February 2021 - ITT Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405631&idx=2
  3rd February 2021 - Schedule 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405631&idx=3
  3rd February 2021 - Schedule 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405631&idx=4
  3rd February 2021 - Schedule 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405631&idx=5
  3rd February 2021 - Schedule 3 Annex A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405631&idx=6
  3rd February 2021 - Schedule 4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405631
  Provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Service - Framework Agreement for foster placements (including intensive support) and continuing care for children and young people requiring this provision preferably within a 25-mile radius of Falkirk Council HQ.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420750
  Provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Service - Framework Agreement for foster placements (including intensive support) and continuing care for children and young people requiring this provision preferably within a 25-mile radius of Falkirk Council HQ.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2016/03/8410/0
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000642081
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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