Provision of Foster Care and Continuing Care Service

Concepts

• social work
• falkirk
• welfare services
• residential care
• social services
• continuing care service
• foster care
• continuing care
• foster placements
• care

Location

Placements within a 25-mile radius of West Bridge Street, Falkirk, FK1 5RS

Description

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

Additional information: The duration of the Framework Agreement will be four years with the option to extend for up to two further years.

CPV 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

Indicators

• Technical restrictions apply.

Legal Justification

Health & Social Care Framework that can permit new entrantsthroughout it's duration.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Bidders are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. The scope of services to be provided under this Framework falls within the definition of social and other specific services in Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") and therefore the procurement process shall be subject to the requirements of section 7 of the Regulations. SPPN 7/2021 may apply. Reserve right to open Framework to new entrants. New Entrants will be subject to the same requirements as detailed in this Contract Notice and Tender Documents. New Entrants can apply by making initial contact to cpu@falkirk.gov.uk. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=788171. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: No subcontracting will be permitted within this Framework without the prior written consent of Falkirk Council. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Community benefits are included in this requirement. Please refer to Appendix 1 - Community Benefits Statement. (SC Ref:788171)