--- title: "Flexible framework for Children's Residential Care and Education Services - including Short Breaks" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000679063" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000679063" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000679063.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000679063.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTLAND EXCEL" published: "2022-01-26" --- # Flexible framework for Children's Residential Care and Education Services - including Short Breaks Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000679063 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000679063) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000679063.json) ## Summary Scotland Excel is initiating a procurement process for a "Flexible framework for Children’s Residential Care and Education Services - including Short Breaks". This planned procurement targets the services industry and is located in Scotland, encompassing various approaches including residential care and education. The maximum contract value is estimated at £950 million, and it is expected to be awarded for a duration of up to six years. Key dates include a future notice date set for 28 February 2022, and interested parties must register for engagement events by 31 January 2022. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, which emphasises foundational strategies prior to the formal tendering process. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in children's services, including residential care, education, and associated short break services. Companies that are well-positioned to compete could range from larger service providers capable of managing extensive frameworks, to smaller businesses with niche expertise in specific service delivery. The streamlined approach to application will likely reduce barriers, fostering participation from a diverse set of providers, which can lead to enhanced support for children and families within Scotland. ## Notice This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal of the national flexible framework for Children's Residential Care and Education services - including short breaks. The scope and structure of service options outlined in this PIN may be subject to change, however the current framework includes: - Residential care; - Residential care and education; - Day education; and - Residential short break services. It is anticipated that the duration of this framework could be up to a period of 6 years, from the commencement date. For the purposes of calculating the value of the contract, a 6 year contract length has been used. This is indicative only and subject to change based on policy and other requirements. ### Lot Information Service Option 1 - Residential Care This Prior Information Notice is in relation to a third generation national framework for children's residential care and education services. Service Option 2 - Residential Care and Education This Prior Information Notice is in relation to a third generation national framework for children's residential care and education services. Service Option 3 - Short Breaks This Prior Information Notice is in relation to a third generation national framework for children's residential care and education services. Service Option 4 - Day Education This Prior Information Notice is in relation to a third generation national framework for children's residential care and education services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438689 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 26 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Feb 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £950,000,000 | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80100000 - Primary education services - 80110000 - Pre-school education services - 80200000 - Secondary education services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation ## Release History - 26 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438689 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438689 Flexible framework for Children's Residential Care and Education Services - including Short Breaks - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal of the national flexible framework for Children's Residential Care and Education services - including short breaks. The scope and structure of service options outlined in this PIN may be subject to change, however the current framework includes: - Residential care; - Residential care and education; - Day education; and - Residential short break services. It is anticipated that the duration of this framework could be up to a period of 6 years, from the commencement date. For the purposes of calculating the value of the contract, a 6 year contract length has been used. This is indicative only and subject to change based on policy and other requirements. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000679063 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=679063 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000679063. 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