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Independent Fostering Agencies (call off)

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Mar 2026 at 09:02

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Winchester, UK, has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Independent Fostering Agencies (call off)." The contract seeks to commission various independent fostering agencies to support the council's Children Services Directorate. The procurement, conducted under a selective method as an award under a framework, covers diverse fostering arrangements across Hampshire, including standard placements, respite care, and support for children with complex needs. The contract, awarded to Brighter Futures Foster Care Limited, is valued up to £120,000,000 but does not guarantee work per supplier. Although it commenced on April 1, 2026, it has potential extension periods totalling up to eight years, scheduled to conclude on March 30, 2034, to address health and social work services across the UKJ3 region.

This tender creates significant opportunities for fostering agencies aiming to expand their reach and support for vulnerable children in Hampshire. Businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those specialising in fostering environments, would find this contract beneficial for growth. The procurement method allows suppliers to join at any time or add new lots, fostering continued competition and innovation in fostering services. Companies like Brighter Futures Foster Care Limited, which are experienced in managing complex child care arrangements, are well-positioned to thrive under this framework, as they could leverage their expertise to meet Hampshire County Council's goals while expanding their service offerings within the county. Additionally, agencies aiming to establish themselves in the Hampshire region have the opportunity to do so by offering quality placements that adhere to the council's comprehensive call-off framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Fostering Agencies (call off)

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council's Children Services Directorate is seeking to commission a range of IFA (independent fostering agencies) to support our looked after children cohort. This is a multi lot call off which will cover fostering arrangements for; * Standard Foster Placements including Respite * Parent & Child Foster Placements * Children with Complex/Challenging Behaviours * Children with Disabilities/Complex Healthcare Needs * Separated Children The priority of any arrangements will be to secure Hampshire placements for Hampshire children and Young People to support with their education, training, contact, and in order to maintain other existing support networks such as friends and other family members. The call off will be open across the life of the contract so new suppliers can apply to join at any time and existing suppliers can apply for additional lots. Suppliers wishing to add lots should resubmit through intend updating their award questionnaire to select the additional lot(s) they are applying for and including an additional copy of the pricing schedule which only includes the new lot(s) and is clearly dated in the title. This is to ensure there is no confusion around pricing for existing lots. The Council will endeavour to evaluate new submissions and submissions for additional lots within 3 weeks. The award of all contracts is subject to the Service receiving spend approval.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0666e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021608-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGHTER FUTURES FOSTER CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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