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title: "6383 - Independent Fostering Agencies Framework"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY"
published: "2025-12-12"
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# 6383 - Independent Fostering Agencies Framework

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61b8dd5d-a930-40dc-bd16-14a6915f2a4e

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## Summary

The London Borough of Bexley has initiated a procurement process entitled "6383 - Independent Fostering Agencies Framework", classified under the social work services with accommodation industry. This tender falls under the services category and is specifically targeted at the region of England, United Kingdom. The process is currently at the tender stage, having been published on 12th December 2025, with a closing deadline on 12th January 2026 at noon. The procurement method adopted is a selective, restricted procedure aimed at contracts above a certain value threshold, with a total estimated contract value of £2,308,957.04. The contract is intended to commence on 1st March 2026 and will conclude on 2nd February 2030.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses interested in providing social work services that include accommodation. While small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are not specifically targeted for this tender, larger agencies with the capabilities to meet the service requirements outlined by the London Borough of Bexley should consider this opportunity. The framework allows for sustained business over a four-year period, providing stability and the potential for expanding service offerings in the specified region.

## Notice

Independent Fostering Agencies Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09690b2c-6510-4c30-a767-69df45680b42 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 2 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,308,957 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY |
| Locality | BEXLEYHEATH |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA6 7AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Bexley |
| Electoral ward | Bexleyheath |
| Westminster constituency | Bexleyheath and Crayford |
| 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

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2025 at 13:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09690b2c-6510-4c30-a767-69df45680b42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09690b2c-6510-4c30-a767-69df45680b42
  12th December 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b2c6e93e-8cd6-f011-813a-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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