Childrens Residential Care and Education

Scottish Borders Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract related to "Children's Residential Care and Education," under the National Scotland Excel Framework. This procurement pertains to the provision of general public services within the services category, located in the Scottish region of UKM91. The open procedure method was employed, and the process has reached the award and contract stage following the signing date on 1st April 2024.

The framework agreement was effective for a period spanning from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025, with total contract value awarded being £11,440,828 GBP. This contract offers significant business growth opportunities for large-scale service providers specialising in children's residential care and education. Firms that provide education and residential care services to children, with a capacity to handle large-scale operations, are well-suited to compete in such tenders.

Since the contract is structured as a call-off from a national framework, it allows suppliers to become involved in recurring opportunities, which can lead to long-term business engagements and sustained income. The contract involved thirteen suppliers, including notable players such as Aberlour Child Care Trust and Kibble Education & Care Centre, highlighting the competitive landscape for prominent industry actors.