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title: "RFE - Foster Placement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-07347d51-ade7-4057-bcbd-573bcf311345"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LUTON COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-13"
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# RFE - Foster Placement

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07347d51-ade7-4057-bcbd-573bcf311345

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## Summary

Luton Council has concluded the procurement process for "RFE - Foster Placement" under the industry category of other community, social, and personal services. The project, valued at £332,592, is set to take place in England, United Kingdom. The award stage was reached with key dates including the contract period starting on 12 January 2025 and ending on 11 January 2029. The procurement method used is classified as 'Other'. The final award was made public on 13 February 2025, following the tender period which concluded on 11 January 2025. The main point of contact for this procurement is Saleha Khanam of Luton Council.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in community and social services, particularly those capable of managing foster placements. Although the contract was awarded to Amber Fostering Ltd, companies in related industries can explore future opportunities with Luton Council and similar councils seeking specialised services. Businesses that are not classified as SMEs or VCSEs may find themselves well-suited for such large-scale service contracts, aiding in their growth through the delivery of essential community services over an extended contract period.

## Notice

Foster Placement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abb4693a-b766-4279-ae4b-03334a09c484 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2025 - 11 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £332,592 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £332,592 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMBER FOSTERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2025 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abb4693a-b766-4279-ae4b-03334a09c484

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abb4693a-b766-4279-ae4b-03334a09c484
  13th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.luton.gov.uk

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