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title: "Flexible Framework of Independent Fostering Providers - Quarter 1 1st April 2022 - 30th June 2022"
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# Flexible Framework of Independent Fostering Providers - Quarter 1 1st April 2022 - 30th June 2022

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0ff5d10-30c5-40b6-98dd-0260f8843e86

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## Summary

The Bath and North East Somerset Council has initiated a comprehensive procurement process titled "Flexible Framework of Independent Fostering Providers," which is set within the health and social work services sector. This process, classified under the open procurement method, commenced with the awarding of call-off contracts effective from 1st April 2022, following the tender period which closed on 28th March 2022. The overall contract duration extends until 31st March 2026, with a possible two-year extension. The total contract value is £100 million, reflecting the commitment to providing essential fostering services in England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses involved in fostering services or related sectors. Companies that specialise in child and family services, including independent fostering agencies and charities, are particularly well-suited to engage in this competitive environment. As the framework remains open for new applications until 31st March 2026, there is continued potential for eligible providers to become part of a vital service network, thus benefiting from long-term contracts and contributing positively to community welfare.

## Notice

Flexible Framework of Independent Fostering Providers April 2022 - March 2026 Bath & North East Somerset Council (the Council) has put in place the above Flexible Framework (applying the flexibilities of the light touch regime). The Council has received applications to join the Flexible Framework and has awarded successful Suppliers onto the Framework. The Framework will remain open up to 31st March 2026 with an option to extend for a further two years and the Council will continue to receive and consider applications to join the Framework until such closing date. This Contract Award Notice relates to call-off contracts which have been awarded under the Framework with effect from 1st April 2022 to 30th June 2022 (inclusive).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76ee29ba-6cb2-4520-9810-52500c18d94e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000,000 |
| 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 | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| 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 | 30 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FOR CHILDREN; AMICUS FOSTER CARE; BLUE SKY FOSTERING; CAPSTONE FOSTER CARE (SOUTH EAST; CLIFFORD HOUSE FOSTERING; COMMUNITY FOSTER CARE; COMPASS COMMUNITY; ENHANCED FOSTER CARE; FAMILYPLACEMENT.COM; FIVE RIVERS CHILD CARE; FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES; FOSTERING PEOPLE; FOSTERING SOLUTIONS; FOSTERINGMATTERS; FOSTERPLUS; FUSION FOSTERING; INTEGRATED SERVICES PROGRAMME (ISP; MATCH FOSTER CARE; NEXUS FOSTERING; ORANGE GROVE FOSTERCARE; PATHWAY CARE SOUTH WEST; PROGRESS CARE SOLUTIONS; REGIONAL FOSTER FAMILIES; SWIIS INTERNATIONAL; THE ADOLESCENT AND CHILDREN'S TRUST; THE CHILDREN'S FAMILY TRUST; THE ETHICAL FOSTERING SERVICE; THE FOSTER CARE CO-OPERATIVE; THE FOSTERING FOUNDATION; THE NATIONAL FOSTERING AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2022 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76ee29ba-6cb2-4520-9810-52500c18d94e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76ee29ba-6cb2-4520-9810-52500c18d94e
  14th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=26f35ef2-a110-ec11-810e-005056b64545
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- https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/find-out-what-we-are-spending
  Quarter 1 1st April 2022 - 30th June 2022 - Awarded Call-Off Contracts

## Notice URLs

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

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