Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract award notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
The City of Edinburgh Council
4 East Market Street
Edinburgh
EH8 8BG
UK
Contact person: Kyro Grieve
E-mail: kyro.grieve@edinburgh.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM75
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Fostering and Continuing Care Framework
Reference number: CT1432
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement of child centred Providers, delivering quality foster and continuing care placements for children and young people who have been assessed as requiring accommodation within a family-based care setting.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
64 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Mainstream
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85300000
85311000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will provide foster care for children and young people aged 0-17
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Specialist/ Disability
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85311000
85000000
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will provide foster care for children and young people with specialist requirements aged 0-17.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Short Breaks
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85311000
85000000
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will provide children and young people with foster care for short periods of time aged 0-17. Both mainstream and specialist requirements are met on this lot.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Continuing Care
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85311000
85000000
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will provide young people with Continuing Care Services from the age of 18-21.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Permanent Placements
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85311000
85000000
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will provide children and young people with permanent fostering or adoption aged 0-17. Both mainstream and specialist requirements are met on this lot.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Procedure involving negotiations
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.10) Identification of the national rules applicable to the procedure:
Information about national procedures is available at: (URL)
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/446
IV.1.11) Main features of the award procedure:
Organisations that do not meet the minimum standards as set out in the Single Procurement Document (SPD) may not be taken forward to Stage 2 (Award Criteria) of the evaluation. The Award Criteria is split 70% Quality and 30% Price.
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-037804
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Mainstream
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
09/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Barnardo's
111 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
EH14 1ED
UK
Telephone: +44 1314467000
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Care Visions Fostering Scotland
Unit 9, Ramsay House, The Courtyard, Callendar Business Park, Callendar Road
Falkirk
FK1 1XR
UK
Telephone: +44 1324464200
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dean and Cauvin Young People's Trust
68, St John's Road
Edinburgh
EH12 8AT
UK
Telephone: +44 1312977318
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Foster Care Associates Scotland Limited
Pavilion 3 Gateway Office Park, 7 Cambuslang Way
Glasgow
G32 8ND
UK
Telephone: +44 1527573662
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fostering People
Unit F, Software Centre,Prospect Business Centre, Gemini Crescent,Dundee Technology Park,
Dundee
DD2 1TY
UK
Telephone: +44 1527573700
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fostering Relations
1st Floor, East Gateway, Beancross Rd
Grangemouth
FK3 8WH
UK
Telephone: +44 1324464947
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fosterplus Scotland
Liberty House, , 15 Cromarty Campus
Rosyth
KY11 2YB
UK
Telephone: +44 1527556480
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Scottish Adoption and Fostering
111 Oxgangs Road North, Oxgangs
EDINBURGH
EH141ED
UK
Telephone: +44 7917926364
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Swiis Foster Care
Glenelvan House, Enterprise Way, Carnegie Campus South
Dunfermline
KY118PY
UK
Telephone: +44 1383842284
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TACT
303 Hither Green Lane
london
se136tj
UK
Telephone: +44 7760628641
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The National Fostering Agency (Scotland)
1st Floor, East Gateway, Beancross Rd
Grangemouth
FK3 8WH
UK
Telephone: +44 1502526181
Fax: +44 01502587675
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 28 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Specialist/ Disability
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
09/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 13
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aberlour Children's Charity
Forthside Way
Stirling
FK8 1QZ
UK
Telephone: +44 7909989505
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Action for Children
3 The Boulevard, Ascot Road
Watford
WD18 8AG
UK
Telephone: +44 1415509010
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Barnardo's
111 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
EH14 1ED
UK
Telephone: +44 1314467000
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Care Visions Fostering Scotland
Unit 9, Ramsay House, The Courtyard, Callendar Business Park, Callendar Road
Falkirk
FK1 1XR
UK
Telephone: +44 1324464200
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dean and Cauvin Young People's Trust
68, St John's Road
Edinburgh
EH12 8AT
UK
Telephone: +44 1312977318
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Foster Care Associates Scotland Limited
Pavilion 3 Gateway Office Park, 7 Cambuslang Way
Glasgow
G32 8ND
UK
Telephone: +44 1527573662
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fostering People
Unit F, Software Centre,Prospect Business Centre, Gemini Crescent,Dundee Technology Park,
Dundee
DD2 1TY
UK
Telephone: +44 1527573700
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fostering Relations
1st Floor, East Gateway, Beancross Rd
Grangemouth
FK3 8WH
UK
Telephone: +44 1324464947
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fosterplus Scotland
Liberty House, , 15 Cromarty Campus
Rosyth
KY11 2YB
UK
Telephone: +44 1527556480
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Scottish Adoption and Fostering
111 Oxgangs Road North, Oxgangs
EDINBURGH
EH141ED
UK
Telephone: +44 7917926364
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Swiis Foster Care
Glenelvan House, Enterprise Way, Carnegie Campus South
Dunfermline
KY118PY
UK
Telephone: +44 1383842284
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TACT
303 Hither Green Lane
london
se136tj
UK
Telephone: +44 7760628641
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The National Fostering Agency (Scotland)
1st Floor, East Gateway, Beancross Rd
Grangemouth
FK3 8WH
UK
Telephone: +44 1502526181
Fax: +44 01502587675
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 5 760 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Short Breaks
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
09/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Barnardo's
111 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
EH14 1ED
UK
Telephone: +44 1314467000
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Care Visions Fostering Scotland
Unit 9, Ramsay House, The Courtyard, Callendar Business Park, Callendar Road
Falkirk
FK1 1XR
UK
Telephone: +44 1324464200
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dean and Cauvin Young People's Trust
68, St John's Road
Edinburgh
EH12 8AT
UK
Telephone: +44 1312977318
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Foster Care Associates Scotland Limited
Pavilion 3 Gateway Office Park, 7 Cambuslang Way
Glasgow
G32 8ND
UK
Telephone: +44 1527573662
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fostering People
Unit F, Software Centre,Prospect Business Centre, Gemini Crescent,Dundee Technology Park,
Dundee
DD2 1TY
UK
Telephone: +44 1527573700
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fostering Relations
1st Floor, East Gateway, Beancross Rd
Grangemouth
FK3 8WH
UK
Telephone: +44 1324464947
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fosterplus Scotland
Liberty House, , 15 Cromarty Campus
Rosyth
KY11 2YB
UK
Telephone: +44 1527556480
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Scottish Adoption and Fostering
111 Oxgangs Road North, Oxgangs
EDINBURGH
EH141ED
UK
Telephone: +44 7917926364
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Swiis Foster Care
Glenelvan House, Enterprise Way, Carnegie Campus South
Dunfermline
KY118PY
UK
Telephone: +44 1383842284
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TACT
303 Hither Green Lane
london
se136tj
UK
Telephone: +44 7760628641
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The National Fostering Agency (Scotland)
1st Floor, East Gateway, Beancross Rd
Grangemouth
FK3 8WH
UK
Telephone: +44 1502526181
Fax: +44 01502587675
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 280 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Continuing Care
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
09/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 13
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aberlour Children's Charity
Forthside Way
Stirling
FK8 1QZ
UK
Telephone: +44 7909989505
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Action for Children
3 The Boulevard, Ascot Road
Watford
WD18 8AG
UK
Telephone: +44 1415509010
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Barnardo's
111 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
EH14 1ED
UK
Telephone: +44 1314467000
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Care Visions Fostering Scotland
Unit 9, Ramsay House, The Courtyard, Callendar Business Park, Callendar Road
Falkirk
FK1 1XR
UK
Telephone: +44 1324464200
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dean and Cauvin Young People's Trust
68, St John's Road
Edinburgh
EH12 8AT
UK
Telephone: +44 1312977318
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Foster Care Associates Scotland Limited
Pavilion 3 Gateway Office Park, 7 Cambuslang Way
Glasgow
G32 8ND
UK
Telephone: +44 1527573662
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fostering People
Unit F, Software Centre,Prospect Business Centre, Gemini Crescent,Dundee Technology Park,
Dundee
DD2 1TY
UK
Telephone: +44 1527573700
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fostering Relations
1st Floor, East Gateway, Beancross Rd
Grangemouth
FK3 8WH
UK
Telephone: +44 1324464947
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fosterplus Scotland
Liberty House, , 15 Cromarty Campus
Rosyth
KY11 2YB
UK
Telephone: +44 1527556480
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Scottish Adoption and Fostering
111 Oxgangs Road North, Oxgangs
EDINBURGH
EH141ED
UK
Telephone: +44 7917926364
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Swiis Foster Care
Glenelvan House, Enterprise Way, Carnegie Campus South
Dunfermline
KY118PY
UK
Telephone: +44 1383842284
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TACT
303 Hither Green Lane
london
se136tj
UK
Telephone: +44 7760628641
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The National Fostering Agency (Scotland)
1st Floor, East Gateway, Beancross Rd
Grangemouth
FK3 8WH
UK
Telephone: +44 1502526181
Fax: +44 01502587675
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 13 440 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Permanent Placements
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
09/06/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 13
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aberlour Children's Charity
Forthside Way
Stirling
FK8 1QZ
UK
Telephone: +44 7909989505
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Action for Children
3 The Boulevard, Ascot Road
Watford
WD18 8AG
UK
Telephone: +44 1415509010
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Barnardo's
111 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
EH14 1ED
UK
Telephone: +44 1314467000
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Care Visions Fostering Scotland
Unit 9, Ramsay House, The Courtyard, Callendar Business Park, Callendar Road
Falkirk
FK1 1XR
UK
Telephone: +44 1324464200
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dean and Cauvin Young People's Trust
68, St John's Road
Edinburgh
EH12 8AT
UK
Telephone: +44 1312977318
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Foster Care Associates Scotland Limited
Pavilion 3 Gateway Office Park, 7 Cambuslang Way
Glasgow
G32 8ND
UK
Telephone: +44 1527573662
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fostering People
Unit F, Software Centre,Prospect Business Centre, Gemini Crescent,Dundee Technology Park,
Dundee
DD2 1TY
UK
Telephone: +44 1527573700
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fostering Relations
1st Floor, East Gateway, Beancross Rd
Grangemouth
FK3 8WH
UK
Telephone: +44 1324464947
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fosterplus Scotland
Liberty House, , 15 Cromarty Campus
Rosyth
KY11 2YB
UK
Telephone: +44 1527556480
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Scottish Adoption and Fostering
111 Oxgangs Road North, Oxgangs
EDINBURGH
EH141ED
UK
Telephone: +44 7917926364
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Swiis Foster Care
Glenelvan House, Enterprise Way, Carnegie Campus South
Dunfermline
KY118PY
UK
Telephone: +44 1383842284
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TACT
303 Hither Green Lane
london
se136tj
UK
Telephone: +44 7760628641
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The National Fostering Agency (Scotland)
1st Floor, East Gateway, Beancross Rd
Grangemouth
FK3 8WH
UK
Telephone: +44 1502526181
Fax: +44 01502587675
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 14 720 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Any values recorded in this award notice are estimated. Actual values will be dependent on lot and contract usage, which will be determined by children and young peoples needs.
It is considered that this requirement is covered under the light touch regime of Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Tenderers are also asked to confirm that they will pay staff that are involved in the delivery of services under the contract, at least the real Living Wage.
Tenderers who do not pass these questions will not be subject to Commercial Analysis. As a result the tender will not be considered further.
Bidders must complete the SPD (Scotland) to demonstrate adherence to the Exclusion and Selection Criteria for this procurement.
(SC Ref:802627)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
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 Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or Court of Session. A claim for an ineffectiveness order must be made within 30 days of the Contract Award Notice being published in the Find a Tender Service or within 30 days of the date those who expressed an interest in or otherwise bid for the contract were informed of the conclusion of the contract or in any other case within 6 months from the date on which the contract was entered into.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
09/07/2025