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Framework Agreement for Purchased Foster Care and Adult Placements
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberlour Child Care Trust | OSCR: SC007991 Companies House: SC312912 | - | 2 lots Lot 3 Purchased Foster Placements - Solo · Lot 2 Purchased Foster Care Placements - Enhanced | - |
| Action for Children Services Ltd | OSCR: SC038092 Companies House: 02332388 | - | 3 lots Lot 3 Purchased Foster Placements - Solo · Lot 5 Purchased Adult Placements - Enhanced · Lot 2 Purchased Foster Care Placements - Enhanced | - |
| Barnardo's Scotland | - | - | 4 lots Lot 3 Purchased Foster Placements - Solo · Lot 4 Purchased Adult Placement - Standard · Lot 5 Purchased Adult Placements - Enhanced · Lot 2 Purchased Foster Care Placements - Enhanced | - |
| Care Visions | SC204261 | - | 3 lots Lot 3 Purchased Foster Placements - Solo · Lot 4 Purchased Adult Placement - Standard · Lot 1 Purchased Foster Placements - Standard | - |
| Core Assets Scotland (trading as Foster Care Associates Scotland) Limited | - | - | 5 lots Lot 3 Purchased Foster Placements - Solo · Lot 4 Purchased Adult Placement - Standard · Lot 5 Purchased Adult Placements - Enhanced · Lot 1 Purchased Foster Placements - Standard · Lot 2 Purchased Foster Care Placements - Enhanced | - |
| Fostering People | 04241833 | - | 3 lots Lot 3 Purchased Foster Placements - Solo · Lot 1 Purchased Foster Placements - Standard · Lot 2 Purchased Foster Care Placements - Enhanced | - |
| Fostering Relations | SC315438 | - | 5 lots Lot 3 Purchased Foster Placements - Solo · Lot 4 Purchased Adult Placement - Standard · Lot 5 Purchased Adult Placements - Enhanced · Lot 1 Purchased Foster Placements - Standard · Lot 2 Purchased Foster Care Placements - Enhanced | - |
| Fosterplus | 03196297 | - | 4 lots Lot 3 Purchased Foster Placements - Solo · Lot 4 Purchased Adult Placement - Standard · Lot 5 Purchased Adult Placements - Enhanced · Lot 2 Purchased Foster Care Placements - Enhanced | - |
| JMT Fostering Services | - | - | 5 lots Lot 3 Purchased Foster Placements - Solo · Lot 4 Purchased Adult Placement - Standard · Lot 5 Purchased Adult Placements - Enhanced · Lot 1 Purchased Foster Placements - Standard · Lot 2 Purchased Foster Care Placements - Enhanced | - |
| Quarriers | OSCR: SC001960 | - | 5 lots Lot 3 Purchased Foster Placements - Solo · Lot 4 Purchased Adult Placement - Standard · Lot 5 Purchased Adult Placements - Enhanced · Lot 1 Purchased Foster Placements - Standard · Lot 2 Purchased Foster Care Placements - Enhanced | - |
| Stepdown | OSCR: SC032844 | - | 5 lots Lot 3 Purchased Foster Placements - Solo · Lot 4 Purchased Adult Placement - Standard · Lot 5 Purchased Adult Placements - Enhanced · Lot 1 Purchased Foster Placements - Standard · Lot 2 Purchased Foster Care Placements - Enhanced | - |
| Swiis Foster Care | 03985713 | - | 5 lots Lot 3 Purchased Foster Placements - Solo · Lot 4 Purchased Adult Placement - Standard · Lot 5 Purchased Adult Placements - Enhanced · Lot 1 Purchased Foster Placements - Standard · Lot 2 Purchased Foster Care Placements - Enhanced | - |
| The Adolescent and Children's Trust (TACT) | 02779751 | - | 5 lots Lot 3 Purchased Foster Placements - Solo · Lot 4 Purchased Adult Placement - Standard · Lot 5 Purchased Adult Placements - Enhanced · Lot 1 Purchased Foster Placements - Standard · Lot 2 Purchased Foster Care Placements - Enhanced | - |
| The National Fostering Agency (Scotland) | 05480281 | - | 5 lots Lot 3 Purchased Foster Placements - Solo · Lot 4 Purchased Adult Placement - Standard · Lot 5 Purchased Adult Placements - Enhanced · Lot 1 Purchased Foster Placements - Standard · Lot 2 Purchased Foster Care Placements - Enhanced | - |
This procurement was divided into 5 lots, each awarded separately. 61 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Lot 1 Purchased Foster Placements - Standard 720 days (≈2 yrs) | £46,634,032 initial term | 12 | Care Visions Core Assets Scotland (trading as Foster Care Associates Scotland) Limited Fostering People JMT Fostering Services Quarriers Stepdown Swiis Foster Care Fostering Relations The Adolescent and Children's Trust (TACT) The National Fostering Agency (Scotland) Barnardo's | complete |
| Lot 2 Lot 2 Purchased Foster Care Placements - Enhanced 720 days (≈2 yrs) | £46,634,032 initial term | 13 | Aberlour Child Care Trust Action for Children Services Ltd Barnardo's Scotland Core Assets Scotland (trading as Foster Care Associates Scotland) Limited Fostering People Fostering Relations Fosterplus JMT Fostering Services Quarriers Stepdown Swiis Foster Care The Adolescent and Children's Trust (TACT) The National Fostering Agency (Scotland) | complete |
| Lot 3 Lot 3 Purchased Foster Placements - Solo 720 days (≈2 yrs) | £46,634,032 initial term | 14 | Aberlour Child Care Trust Action for Children Services Ltd Barnardo's Scotland Care Visions Core Assets Scotland (trading as Foster Care Associates Scotland) Limited Fostering People Fostering Relations Fosterplus JMT Fostering Services Quarriers Stepdown Swiis Foster Care The Adolescent and Children's Trust (TACT) The National Fostering Agency (Scotland) | complete |
| Lot 4 Lot 4 Purchased Adult Placement - Standard 720 days (≈2 yrs) | £46,634,032 initial term | 11 | Barnardo's Scotland Care Visions Core Assets Scotland (trading as Foster Care Associates Scotland) Limited Fostering Relations Fosterplus JMT Fostering Services Quarriers Stepdown Swiis Foster Care The Adolescent and Children's Trust (TACT) The National Fostering Agency (Scotland) | complete |
| Lot 5 Lot 5 Purchased Adult Placements - Enhanced 720 days (≈2 yrs) | £46,634,032 initial term | 11 | Action for Children Services Ltd Barnardo's Scotland Core Assets Scotland (trading as Foster Care Associates Scotland) Limited Fostering Relations Fosterplus JMT Fostering Services Quarriers Stepdown Swiis Foster Care The Adolescent and Children's Trust (TACT) The National Fostering Agency (Scotland) | complete |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £5,337,749 in 149 payments (over £25k) from HMPPS, Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, NHS England, Dorset Police (2020-12-15 to 2026-02-06).
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