Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
West Dunbartonshire Council
16 Church Street
Dumbarton
G82 1QL
UK
Contact person: Louise Mcivor
Telephone: +44 1389737000
E-mail: Louise.McIvor@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM81
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/business/suppliers/procurement/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00153
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
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Social protection
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Fostering & Continuing Care Services for Children and Young People
Reference number: 2425-43
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85311300
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85300000
85311000
85320000
85311300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM81
Main site or place of performance:
West Dunbartonshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
24/08/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
West Dunbartonshire Council is committed to Keeping the Promise for children and young people and improving outcomes for those with care experience.
The Council has worked with children, young people, families and existing partners to co-produce a service specification for a local Fostering and Continuing Care Framework.
This Prior Information Notice is issued for information purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition.
The Council intends to publish an Invitation to Tender for Fostering and Continuing Care Services for Children and Young People in August 2026. The anticipated tender period will be approximately 6 to 8 weeks, although final dates will be confirmed within the procurement documents.
Registered and experienced foster care providers are encouraged to monitor Public Contracts Scotland for the forthcoming opportunity.
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=837132.
(SC Ref:837132)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/07/2026