Children with Disabilities Social Inclusion Framework

Location

Stirling

Description

This procurement is concerned with the purchase of services in support of Children and young people with disabilities. Specifically, this requirement covers the provision of social inclusion based activities. These activities promote positive relationships, experiences and opportunities for children and young people, while providing a high quality short break from caring for parents and carers.

Total Quantity or Scope

Please see specification for full details of this requirement.

CPV Codes

• 85310000 - Social work services
• 85300000 - Social work and related services
• 85000000 - Health and social work services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Performance considerations apply.

Other Information

This procedure utilises the 'light-touch' provisions described in regulations 74-76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The framework is being established on a flexible basis to allow the addition of new providers. The decision to reopen the framework to admit the application of new providers is at the discretion of Stirling Council. Stirling Council are running two provider briefing sessions in relation to this new framework. These will take place via Microsoft Teams on 10th July 2026 @ 10:30am and 15th July 2026 @ 10:30am. Interested providers can find the links to the briefing sessions in the timetable section of the ITT as part of the tender pack. 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=835563. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (SC Ref:835563) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=835563