Planning

Pre-Market Engagement Notice - Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) Framework

LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY

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10 Jun 2026 at 14:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bromley is currently in the planning stage of a pre-market engagement process for an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) Framework. This procurement process is classified under health and social work services with the aim to support children in Bromley, UK (region UKI61). A market engagement event is scheduled for 24th June 2026 at 11:00am via Microsoft Teams, with registration closing on 23rd June 2026. The contracting authority has indicated that the subsequent tender process will operate under the UK Procurement Act 2023 and involve a framework agreement suited to the needs of SMEs and VCSEs, with an anticipated contract period from 1st December 2026 to 30th November 2030.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the health and social care sector, especially those with a focus on fostering services and the capacity to engage in service delivery within a contractual framework. It is particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) which are recognized as suitable for this engaging procurement process. The market engagement session will provide insights on the final approach and timelines, intending to equip potential bidders with the necessary information to develop competitive offerings tailored to the Council's framework objectives and compliance requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement Notice - Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) Framework

Notice Description

Bromley Council is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise in advance of the procurement of a new Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) Framework. This exercise follows the initial market engagement event held on 23rd March 2026 and forms part of the Council's ongoing engagement with the fostering market. The Council would like to thank providers who participated in the previous session and contributed valuable feedback. The purpose of this engagement is to provide an update on how earlier feedback has informed the procurement, outline the final approach, confirm timelines, and ensure providers are fully informed ahead of the tender launch.

Planning Information

The purpose of this engagement is to provide an update on how earlier feedback has informed the procurement, outline the final approach, confirm timelines, and ensure providers are fully informed ahead of the tender launch. Market Engagement Event: • Date: 24th June 2026 • Time: 11:00am • Location: Microsoft Teams (the link will be made available to all registered participants) Registration: Providers wishing to attend the event should register their interest with Eunice Omongolo eunice.omongolo@bromley.gov.uk by 23rd June 2026. We hope you find this session helpful and supportive in enabling you to submit a strong response to support children in Bromley. Important Information: This exercise is for market engagement purposes only. Participation will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process. Any subsequent procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The Council reserves the right to amend its requirements and approach following this engagement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b21c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054857-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
10 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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 1AD
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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