Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scotland Excel
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1AR
UK
Contact person: Amy Irvine
Telephone: +44 1414888230
E-mail: socialcare@scotland-excel.org.uk
NUTS: UKM83
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Fostering and Continuing Care
Reference number: 0924
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Standard Fostering Service
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.14) Additional information
This lotting structure is provisional and subject to change.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Enhanced Fostering Service
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils within Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.14) Additional information
This lotting structure is provisional and subject to change.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/05/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This notice relates to a consultation exercise only. Scotland Excel has developed and currently manages a framework for Fostering & Continuing Care Services on behalf of local authorities. This framework is due to expire in December 2026, and we are currently in the early stages of scoping and developing a new framework which we anticipate will commence January 2027.
We are keen to solicit the views of IFAs to ensure that the new framework is aligned to the needs of the sector. At this stage there is an opportunity for interested parties to participate in a survey in the first instance, followed by thematic workshops. Scotland Excel envisages publishing a tender on behalf of its members at a future date.
To access the initial survey, please click on either of the links at the end of this section, noted below.
Survey Links:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/ScotlandExcel1/CopyOfFosteringContinuingCare0924IFAs
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=821274.
(SC Ref:821274)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/01/2026