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title: "Independent Foster Agencies (IFA) Framework"
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# Independent Foster Agencies (IFA) Framework

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ad97d9d-5046-41ed-a585-7ce0d194eca2

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## Summary

The London Borough of Croydon has completed the procurement process for the "Independent Foster Agencies (IFA) Framework," which falls under the health and social work services category. This open tender process, initiated on 1st August 2016, aims to establish a Framework Agreement for the delivery of independent fostering placements for looked-after children over a three-year term, with an option for a one-year extension. The total contract value is £69.9 million, and the tender period ended on 18th January 2016, while the contract was awarded on 28th June 2016 and is set to run until 31st July 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social care sector, particularly those specialising in fostering services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for their ability to deliver high-quality and personalised care solutions. By engaging in this framework, businesses can contribute to meeting statutory requirements for the care of looked-after children while also expanding their market presence within the social care industry.

## Notice

The contract award has resulted in the establishment of a Framework Agreement for the delivery of independentfostering placements for looked after children for a term for a term of three (3) years with an option to extend fora further one (1) year. The comissioning of high quality Independent Fostering services through Agencies on the Framework will assistthe Council in meeting it's statutory duty stipulated in Section 20 of the Children Act 1989, that is to ensure Children Looked After are accomodated in the most appropriate way. The proposed Framework Agreeementwill assist the Council in achieving this by improving access to high quality placements and creating greatercompetition in the social care market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e164608-4c2f-4ad6-8822-bf2f361b0fd8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2016 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,900,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 1EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FOR CHILDREN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2017 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e164608-4c2f-4ad6-8822-bf2f361b0fd8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e164608-4c2f-4ad6-8822-bf2f361b0fd8
  8th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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