Tender

6383 - Independent Fostering Agencies Framework

LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY

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12 Dec 2025 at 13:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bexley has initiated a procurement process entitled "6383 - Independent Fostering Agencies Framework", classified under the social work services with accommodation industry. This tender falls under the services category and is specifically targeted at the region of England, United Kingdom. The process is currently at the tender stage, having been published on 12th December 2025, with a closing deadline on 12th January 2026 at noon. The procurement method adopted is a selective, restricted procedure aimed at contracts above a certain value threshold, with a total estimated contract value of £2,308,957.04. The contract is intended to commence on 1st March 2026 and will conclude on 2nd February 2030.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses interested in providing social work services that include accommodation. While small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are not specifically targeted for this tender, larger agencies with the capabilities to meet the service requirements outlined by the London Borough of Bexley should consider this opportunity. The framework allows for sustained business over a four-year period, providing stability and the potential for expanding service offerings in the specified region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

6383 - Independent Fostering Agencies Framework

Notice Description

Independent Fostering Agencies Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61b8dd5d-a930-40dc-bd16-14a6915f2a4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09690b2c-6510-4c30-a767-69df45680b42
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,308,957 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 2 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@bexley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2030455300

Buyer Location

Locality
BEXLEYHEATH
Postcode
DA6 7AT
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bexley
Electoral Ward
Bexleyheath
Westminster Constituency
Bexleyheath and Crayford

Further Information

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