--- title: "Fostering and Continuing Care" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821274" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821274" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821274.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821274.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTLAND EXCEL" published: "2026-01-23" --- # Fostering and Continuing Care Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821274 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821274) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821274.json) ## Summary Scotland Excel, acting as the buying organisation, is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a new framework related to Fostering and Continuing Care Services. The framework aims to support local authorities in Scotland to access nurturing family homes for children and young people who are care experienced. The industry category is services, specifically under CPV code 85300000, covering social care services, and the delivery locations span various geographical boundaries of participating councils within Scotland. This planned procurement process is in its consultation phase, with a future notice date set for 1st May 2026, and the new framework anticipated to commence in January 2027. The process is part of a legal basis under the CELEX scheme and seeks to include inputs from interested parties through surveys and thematic workshops. This tender represents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of fostering and social care services, especially Independent Fostering Agencies (IFAs) that can cater to additional and intensive care needs outlined in the framework's structure. With the option to undertake up to two lots per supplier, businesses can tailor their proposals to meet standard and enhanced fostering services, thereby expanding their reach within the sector. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to form part of an essential public service, leveraging expertise to enhance care experiences for young people across Scotland. Furthermore, the procurement liberates businesses from traditional constraints, inviting innovation and responsiveness to current sector needs highlighted during the planning phase. ## Notice The Prior Information Notice and this additional information relates to a consultation exercise only. This PIN pertains to a forthcoming Framework for Fostering & Continuing Care Services. The Framework will support local authorities to access nurturing family homes for children and young people who are care experienced. ### Lot Information Standard Fostering Service Lot 1 "Standard Fostering Service" pertains to the provision of Fostering & Continuing Care services for children and young people where the level of need and risk has been assessed as at 'additional' through the Child's Well Being Pathway.. This lotting structure is provisional and subject to change. Enhanced Fostering Service Lot 2 "Enhanced Fostering Service" pertains to the provision of Fostering & Continuing Care services for children and young people where the level of need and risk has been assessed as at the 'Intensive' through the Child's Well Being Pathway.. This lotting structure is provisional and subject to change. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547946 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | 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 | 23 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 23 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547946 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547946 Fostering and Continuing Care - The Prior Information Notice and this additional information relates to a consultation exercise only. This PIN pertains to a forthcoming Framework for Fostering & Continuing Care Services. The Framework will support local authorities to access nurturing family homes for children and young people who are care experienced. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=821274 - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821274 - https://www.cognitoforms.com/ScotlandExcel1/CopyOfFosteringContinuingCare0924IFAs ## 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-r6ebe6-0000821274. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821274.json.