Planning

Independent Fostering Agency Framework

LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 12:19

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bromley has announced a planned procurement process for the "Independent Fostering Agency Framework." This falls under the services category, specifically targeting social work and related services, identified by CPV code 85300000. The notice serves as a preliminary pipeline and is not a live tender opportunity. The procurement process follows an open procedure with a projected framework value between £27,160,000 and £32,592,000. The contract is planned to commence on 1st September 2026, ending on 31st August 2030, covering the UKI61 region, which includes Bromley. A full notice is expected to be published by 1st July 2026, providing further details about the tender.

This framework offers a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in fostering services and social work related sectors. The open procedure allows for broad participation, making it particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) aiming to expand their portfolio within local government contracting. As the procurement is subject to the light touch regime, it provides flexibility and potential for numerous suppliers to partake in a framework agreement, offering growth potential for businesses by providing fostering placements for children and young people within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Fostering Agency Framework

Notice Description

NOTE: Not a live tender opportunity. This is a Pipeline Notice for information only. All information is estimated and subject to change, including any indicative dates, values or tender routes. Framework for calling off independent fostering placements for children and young people.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046359-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£27,160,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BROMLEY
Postcode
BR1 1DP
Post Town
Bromley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI61 Bromley
Delivery Location
TLI61 Bromley
Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
Bromley Town
Westminster Constituency
Bromley and Biggin Hill

Further Information

Notice Documents

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