--- title: "Fostering & Continuing Care Services for Children and Young People" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837132" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837132" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837132.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837132.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-10" --- # Fostering & Continuing Care Services for Children and Young People Buyer: WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837132 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837132) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837132.json) ## Summary West Dunbartonshire Council, acting as a central purchasing body, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for establishing a framework agreement to provide Fostering & Continuing Care Services for Children and Young People. This initiative falls under the Services category in the social protection industry and aims to support the council’s commitment to "Keeping the Promise" by improving outcomes for children and young people with care experience. The procurement is planned to take place in West Dunbartonshire, with an Invitation to Tender expected in August 2026. Interested parties can anticipate a tender period lasting approximately six to eight weeks, with final dates detailed in forthcoming procurement documents. The council welcomes interest from registered and experienced foster care providers. This tender presents significant opportunities for foster care providers to expand their services and contribute to a meaningful initiative dedicated to supporting young people in their local communities. Businesses that are already experienced and registered in providing foster and continuing care services would be well-positioned to compete. The planned framework encourages nurturing and inclusive care placements, offering a chance for businesses to collaborate with the council and further their offerings in this vital sector. Providers capable of delivering resilient care and fostering stability for young people are particularly sought after, making this a promising opportunity for growth in the fostering and continuing care sector. ## Notice West Dunbartonshire Council is committed to Keeping the Promise for children and young people and improving outcomes for those with care experience. The Council intends to establish a framework for Fostering and Continuing Care Services for Children and Young People. The service specification has been co-produced with children, young people, families and existing partners. The Council wishes to notify the market of this forthcoming opportunity and welcomes interest from registered and experienced foster care providers. ### Lot Information Lot 1 West Dunbartonshire Council intends to establish a framework agreement for the provision of Fostering and Continuing Care Services for Children and Young People. The Council has worked collaboratively with children, young people, families and current providers to develop a co-produced service specification which supports its commitment to Keeping the Promise. The framework will seek registered and experienced providers capable of delivering nurturing, resilient and inclusive foster care and continuing care placements. The Council wishes to support children and young people to remain as close to their local communities as possible while achieving positive outcomes. An Invitation to Tender is expected to be published in August 2026. The anticipated tender period will be approximately six to eight weeks. Dates will be confirmed within the procurement documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559901 | | 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 | 10 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Aug 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 | WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | DUMBARTON | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G82 1QL | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire | | Local authority | West Dunbartonshire | | Electoral ward | Dumbarton | | Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire | | Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 10 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559901 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559901 Fostering & Continuing Care Services for Children and Young People - West Dunbartonshire Council is committed to Keeping the Promise for children and young people and improving outcomes for those with care experience. The Council intends to establish a framework for Fostering and Continuing Care Services for Children and Young People. The service specification has been co-produced with children, young people, families and existing partners. The Council wishes to notify the market of this forthcoming opportunity and welcomes interest from registered and experienced foster care providers. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=837132 - http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/business/suppliers/procurement/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837132 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000837132. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837132.json.