---
title: "Provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000783315"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-14"
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# Provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Service

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783315

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## Summary

Falkirk Council is planning a procurement process for the provision of a Fostering and Continuing Care Service, classified under General public services. This planned procurement aims to set up a new framework agreement anticipated to begin on 1 April 2025, succeeding the current one which expires on 30 April 2025. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a provider information event scheduled for 28 November 2024 at 11 am via Microsoft Teams. Interested providers must register by 25 November 2024. The service delivery is expected within a 25-mile radius of Falkirk headquarters, and the total estimated value of the contract is £17,500,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in fostering and care services. Firms, especially Scottish SMEs and third sector organisations, can leverage this tender to expand their portfolios and contribute to public service provision. The procurement process, guided by the legal basis CELEX 32014L0024, invites a competitive landscape favouring well-prepared companies ready to provide consistent and high-quality care services. To assist interested businesses, the Supplier Development Programme offers free expert training and support to help them effectively bid for this tender and potentially secure a significant long-term contract with Falkirk Council.

## Notice

The Prior Information Notice and this additional information relates to a Provider Information Event only in relation to a Falkirk Council Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Fostering and Continuing Care Service. Please see Section VI below for additional information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518340 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,500,000 |
| 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 | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | LARBERT |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK5 4RU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Bonnybridge and Larbert |
| Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## 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

- 14 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518340

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518340
  Provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Service - The Prior Information Notice and this additional information relates to a Provider Information Event only in relation to a Falkirk Council Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Fostering and Continuing Care Service. Please see Section VI below for additional information.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=783315
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783315
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/

## Provenance

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