AT1487 Independent Foster Agencies Provision

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Notice Title

AT1487 Independent Foster Agencies Provision

Notice Description

Luton, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Councils are working collaboratively to re-open and expand the Approved Provider List (APL) for Independent Fostering Agencies to serve all authorities. The APL will support the authorities to deliver suitable foster care placements at the right time, in the right location and with the right support, to improve the overall outcomes for children looked after. We are seeking independent Foster Care provision must be in in Beds/Herts and surrounding areas eg Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire. Providers must be Ofsted registered as Good or Outstanding and act in accordance with the guidance contained in Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018) and any subsequent guidance. An Approved Provider List (APL) was commissioned in 2025 and this is a re-opening of the APL to allow further providers to join. This is being procured under the Light Touch Regime under Public Contract Regulations 2015 as the original APL was procured before the Procurement Act 2023 came into force.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-7df4fc53-0ddc-4f3d-a819-921a1a35e7a9
Publication Source: Contracts Finder
Latest Notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f53f44d5-fe61-455f-a4aa-e1e2303f5b49
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Award Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Open
Procurement Method Details: Open procedure
Tender Suitability: SME
Awardee Scale: SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 85 - Health and social work services
CPV Codes: 85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £118,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £118,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 23 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline: 14 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 22 Jun 20263 days ago
Contract Period: 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 3035 Over 5 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: LUTON
Postcode: LU1 2BQ
Post Town: Luton
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3): TLH21 Luton
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: Luton
Electoral Ward: Central
Westminster Constituency: Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers

2

Supplier Names

FOSTER CARE LINK

ST CHRISTOPHER'S FELLOWSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f53f44d5-fe61-455f-a4aa-e1e2303f5b49
23rd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ba3a9e74-b718-f111-813c-005056b64545
Advert

Notice URLs

http://www.luton.gov.uk

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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