Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scotland Excel
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1AR
socialcare@scotland-excel.org.uk
Telephone
+44 3003001200
Fax
+44 1416187423
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Fostering and Continuing Care Services
Reference number
1020
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
National Framework Agreement for Fostering and Continuing Care Services across Scotland
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £136,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Enhanced Service
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As further detailed in the procurement documents, Service Option 2 of the Framework Agreement is for the provision of “Enhanced” fostering Services, which may include Short Breaks and Continuing Care Services to Children and Young People across Scotland.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further Information.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Standard Service
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As further detailed in the procurement documents, Service Option 1 of the Framework Agreement is for the provision of “Standard” fostering Services for Children and Young People across Scotland. Providers may also offer Short Breaks Services and Continuing Care Services to Young People who have chosen to remain in their Placement after leaving
Foster Care.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further Information.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.11) Main features of the award procedure
The scope of services to be provided under this Framework Agreement 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.
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-004604
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Standard Service
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 12
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Barnardo's
Barnardo House, Tanners Lane,
Barkingside, Ilford
IG6 1QG
Telephone
+44 1314467000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
00061625
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Carolina House Trust
7 Luna Place, Gateway West, Technology Park
Dundee
DD2 1TP
Telephone
+44 7920199081
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
National registration number
SC016289
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fostering People Scotland Limited
Suite G2/3 Faraday Business Centre, 34 Faraday Street
Dundee
DD2 3QQ
Telephone
+44 7733186984
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
National registration number
SC416732
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fostering Relations Limited
East Gateway, Beancross Road
Grangemouth, Falkirk
FK3 8WH
Telephone
+44 7712305478
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM76 - Falkirk
National registration number
SC315438
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fosterplus (Fostercare) Limited
Wavendon Tower Ortensia Drive
Wavendon, Milton Keynes
MK17 8LX
Telephone
+44 7889994805
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
National registration number
03196461
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Swiis Foster Care Scotland Limited
Glenelvan House, Enterprise Way, Carnegie Campus South
Dunfermline
KY1 18PY
Telephone
+44 7760775915
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
National registration number
SC273400
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Adolescent and Children's Trust
303 The Courtyard, Hither Green Lane
London
SE13 6TJ
Telephone
+44 7873302677
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
02779751
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The National Fostering Agency (Scotland) Ltd
Atria, Spa Road
Bolton
BL1 4AG
Telephone
+44 7966280565
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
05480281
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
St. Andrews Children's Society Limited
7 John's Place, Leith
Edinburgh
EH6 7EL
Telephone
+44 7767926935
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
National registration number
SC079520
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Foster Care Connect Ltd.
42 High Street
Galashiels
TD1 1SE
Telephone
+44 7955775776
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM91 - Scottish Borders
National registration number
SC261956
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Carevisions Fostering Limited
4th Floor, 115 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 4JN
Telephone
+44 7890592508
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
National registration number
SC281269
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Foster Care Associates Scotland Limited (formerly Core Assets Scotland limited t/a Foster Care Associates Scotland)
Pavillion 3, Gateway Office Park, 7 Cambuslang Way
Glasgow
G32 8ND
Telephone
+44 7813054650
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
National registration number
SC238143
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £106,220,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Enhanced Service
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 July 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 14
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Barnardo's
Barnardo House, Tanners Lane,
Barkingside, Ilford
IG6 1QG
Telephone
+44 1314467000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
00061625
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Carolina House Trust
7 Luna Place, Gateway West, Technology Park
Dundee
DD2 1TP
Telephone
+44 7920199081
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
National registration number
SC016289
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fostering People Scotland Limited
Suite G2/3 Faraday Business Centre, 34 Faraday Street
Dundee
DD2 3QQ
Telephone
+44 7733186984
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
National registration number
SC416732
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fostering Relations Limited
East Gateway, Beancross Road
Grangemouth, Falkirk
FK3 8WH
Telephone
+44 7712305478
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM76 - Falkirk
National registration number
SC315438
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fosterplus (Fostercare) Limited
Wavendon Tower Ortensia Drive
Wavendon, Milton Keynes
MK17 8LX
Telephone
+44 7889994805
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
National registration number
03196461
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Swiis Foster Care Scotland Limited
Glenelvan House, Enterprise Way, Carnegie Campus South
Dunfermline
KY1 18PY
Telephone
+44 7760775915
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
National registration number
SC273400
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Adolescent and Children's Trust
303 The Courtyard, Hither Green Lane
London
SE13 6TJ
Telephone
+44 7873302677
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
02779751
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The National Fostering Agency (Scotland) Ltd
Atria, Spa Road
Bolton
BL1 4AG
Telephone
+44 7966280565
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
05480281
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aberlour Child Care Trust
Kintail House, Forthside Way
Stirling
FK8 1QZ
Telephone
+44 7854958092
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
National registration number
SC312912
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Action for Children
Action For Children, 3 The Boulevard, Ascot Road
Watford
WD18 8AG
Telephone
+44 7889604215
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
04764232
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Foster Care Connect Ltd.
42 High Street
Galashiels
TD1 1SE
Telephone
+44 7955775776
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM91 - Scottish Borders
National registration number
SC261956
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Carevisions Fostering Limited
4th Floor, 115 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 4JN
Telephone
+44 7890592508
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
National registration number
SC281269
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dean and Cauvin Young People's Trust
68 St Johns road, Corstorphine
Edinburgh
EH12 8AT
Telephone
+44 7720784881
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
National registration number
SC013890
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Foster Care Associates Scotland Limited (formerly Core Assets Scotland limited t/a Foster Care Associates Scotland)
Pavillion 3, Gateway Office Park, 7 Cambuslang Way
Glasgow
G32 8ND
Telephone
+44 7813054650
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
National registration number
SC238143
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £29,780,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Please refer to the procurement documents for further information about the permitted variations under Law and in the contract conditions.
Scotland Excel, as a central purchasing body, is procuring this framework for the use and benefit of its members namely 32 local authorities in Scotland, Tayside Contracts, associate members, together with any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant
to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014.
Scotland Excel local authority members and associate members entitled to use this framework, are listed at
http://www.scotlandexcel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Our_members.aspx
(SC Ref:662906)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Court of Session
Parliament Square
Edinburgh
EH1 1RQ
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI2015/446) (as amended) may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Court of Session
Parliament Square
Edinburgh
EH1 1RQ
Country
United Kingdom