---
title: "Provision of Foster Care and Continuing Care Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000788171"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-02"
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# Provision of Foster Care and Continuing Care Service

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000788171

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## Summary

Falkirk Council has awarded a Framework Agreement for the provision of foster care and continuing care services, designed to support children and young people. This agreement specifies that services should be provided ideally within a 25-mile radius of West Bridge Street, Falkirk. The procurement, managed under the open procedure, falls within the service category and aligns with social and other specific services as outlined in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The framework, valued at £15 million, commenced its contract on the 4th of April 2025, following a brief extension of the submission deadline to accommodate providers. The contract allows for a four-year term with a potential extension of up to two years.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in social care, particularly those specialising in fostering services. The procurement encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises, as evidenced by its SME-friendly approach, which is evident from the numerous awarded suppliers' scales, highlighting preference for local and regional service provision. Businesses that are adept at providing high-quality care for young people and have the capacity to operate within the specific geographical confines are well-suited to benefit from this agreement. The Framework Agreement remains open to new entrants over its duration, enabling ongoing business development opportunities for suitable providers within this sector.

## Notice

Framework Agreement for foster placements and continuing care for children and young people requiring this provision preferably within a 25-mile radius of West Bridge Street, Falkirk, FK1 5RS.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework Agreement for foster placements and continuing care for children and young people requiring this provision preferably within a 25-mile radius of West Bridge Street, Falkirk, FK1 5RS.. The duration of the Framework Agreement will be four years with the option to extend for up to two further years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533712 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | £15,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,000,000 |

## 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | ABERLOUR CHILD CARE TRUST; BARNARDO'S; CARE VISIONS FOSTERING SCOTLAND; DEAN AND CAUVIN YOUNG PEOPLE'S TRUST; FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES SCOTLAND; 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

- 2 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533712
- 20 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524328
- 28 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522670

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522670&idx=11
  28th January 2025 - Appendix 4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522670&idx=12
  28th January 2025 - Appendix 5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522670&idx=13
  28th January 2025 - Appendix 6
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522670&idx=14
  28th January 2025 - Appendix 7
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522670&idx=6
  28th January 2025 - Schedule 4.2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522670&idx=7
  28th January 2025 - Schedule 5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522670&idx=8
  28th January 2025 - Appendix 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522670&idx=9
  28th January 2025 - Appendix 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522670&idx=10
  28th January 2025 - Appendix 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522670&idx=2
  28th January 2025 - Schedule 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522670&idx=3
  28th January 2025 - Schedule 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522670&idx=4
  28th January 2025 - Schedule 4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522670&idx=5
  28th January 2025 - Schedule 4.1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522670&idx=1
  28th January 2025 - Schedule 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522670
  Provision of Foster Care and Continuing Care Service - Framework Agreement for foster placements and continuing care for children and young people requiring this provision preferably within a 25-mile radius of West Bridge Street, Falkirk, FK1 5RS.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533712
  Provision of Foster Care and Continuing Care Service - Framework Agreement for foster placements and continuing care for children and young people requiring this provision preferably within a 25-mile radius of West Bridge Street, Falkirk, FK1 5RS.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788171
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446/part/2/chapter/3/crossheading/social-and-other-specific-services/made
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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