---
title: "Fostering and Continuing Care Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000741826"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000741826.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2023-08-24"
---

# Fostering and Continuing Care Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000741826

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## Summary

The Scottish Borders Council has awarded a contract for "Fostering and Continuing Care Services" through a tender process. The procurement involved suppliers such as Barnardos, Aberlour Child Care Trust, Action for children, and Fosterplus Scotland. The contract, valued at 268,046.00 GBP, was signed on 1st April 2022 and falls under the services category. The procurement method used was an open procedure under the Scotland Excel National Framework.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the care services industry to collaborate with the Scottish Borders Council. Businesses offering fostering and continuing care services, especially large or SMEs with experience in this sector, are well-suited to compete. The contract signifies a completed stage in the procurement process, offering a clear scope for business growth and participation in delivering care services within the region.

## Notice

This notice reflects the regulated spend against the Scotland Excel National Framework for Fostering and Continuing Care Services by Scottish Borders Council during the 12 month period 1st April 2022 - 31st March 2023.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Fostering and Continuing Care Services from the Scotland Excel National Framework during the period 1st April 2022 - 31st March 2023.. The Award Criteria and the price and quality weightings do not apply when publishing the cumulative spend incurred at Scottish Borders Council from this collaborative National framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486685 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £268,046 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ABERLOUR CHILD CARE TRUST; ACTION FOR CHILDREN; BARNARDOS; FOSTERPLUS SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486685

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486685
  Fostering and Continuing Care Services - This notice reflects the regulated spend against the Scotland Excel National Framework for Fostering and Continuing Care Services by Scottish Borders Council during the 12 month period 1st April 2022 - 31st March 2023.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000741826
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/jedburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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