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title: "Kent and Medway Independent Fostering Framework Agreement"
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# Kent and Medway Independent Fostering Framework Agreement

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d0cacd4-0be9-4b3e-8e58-71cf8a749cd9

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## Summary

Kent County Council is currently conducting a tender process for the "Kent and Medway Independent Fostering Framework Agreement" aimed at sourcing stable, high-quality foster care services for children aged 0-18 years. This open procurement method, which falls under the social work and related services category, is active and has a tender period ending on 4th January 2022. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2022 and will run until 31st March 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to register for further details via the dedicated online platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in foster care and social services. Businesses that can deliver stable, nurturing environments for children while promoting their educational achievements and overall well-being will be well-suited to participate. This process not only contributes to essential social services but also offers competitors a chance to establish long-term relationships with local authorities.

## Notice

Kent County Council and Medway Council are seeking to commission from Independent Fostering Providers a range of stable, high-quality foster care homes for children 0-18 years old that value, support and encourage them to grow and develop as individuals. In addition to promoting their health and general well-being the Providers need to be committed to ensuring that their foster carers recognise the importance of the educational achievement of Children in Care and work with us in raising their academic attainment. Further information regarding this opportunity is contained within the Invitation to Tender documents. Please follow this link to register your interest in this opportunity and gain automatic access to the Invitation to Tender online: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cfd3f5c2-3b36-ec11-810e-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=1c654ab0-3a36-ec11-810e-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afccedc9-51d6-430f-9315-afcc8655f505 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2021 at 11:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afccedc9-51d6-430f-9315-afcc8655f505

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afccedc9-51d6-430f-9315-afcc8655f505
  18th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cfd3f5c2-3b36-ec11-810e-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=1c654ab0-3a36-ec11-810e-005056b64545

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