--- title: "Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) Framework 2022" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ca411513-bd43-4cb6-b79d-bacfd4bb1714" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca411513-bd43-4cb6-b79d-bacfd4bb1714" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca411513-bd43-4cb6-b79d-bacfd4bb1714.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca411513-bd43-4cb6-b79d-bacfd4bb1714.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-26" --- # Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) Framework 2022 Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca411513-bd43-4cb6-b79d-bacfd4bb1714 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca411513-bd43-4cb6-b79d-bacfd4bb1714) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca411513-bd43-4cb6-b79d-bacfd4bb1714.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) Framework 2022" is being conducted by Hampshire County Council. This tender is categorised under social work services with accommodation and will be located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The open procurement method is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 14:00 hrs on 12th January 2022. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2022 and will run for two years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The estimated contract value is £84,000,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in social work and fostering services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs). Companies that offer fostering services, social work training, or related support services could find this contract beneficial for business growth. Interested parties are encouraged to register on the Hampshire in-tend portal to submit their tender documentation and participate in this substantial framework. ## Notice Hampshire County Council invites applications from suitably experienced organisations who wish to be considered for selection to tender for the Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) Framework (2022) The Framework will commence on 1st April 2022 and will be for a period of two years with the option to extend for a further two years. Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting information requested by 14:00 hrs on Wednesday 12th January 2022. If your organisation is not registered on the Hampshire in-tend portal, please go to the website stated above and click on the 'Register' tab - registration is free. Additional information: Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire. Guidance on how to participate in a tender - download and upload documents / returns and if required, register your company (free of charge), can be found on the In-tend site under the 'Help' or 'Information for Suppliers' buttons. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/690fee13-01d5-4530-80e0-4dbe16bd757b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £84,000,000 | | 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO23 8UJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Winchester | | Electoral ward | St Michael | | Westminster constituency | Winchester | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 26 Nov 2021 at 12:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/690fee13-01d5-4530-80e0-4dbe16bd757b - 25 Nov 2021 at 16:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/690fee13-01d5-4530-80e0-4dbe16bd757b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/690fee13-01d5-4530-80e0-4dbe16bd757b 26th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Hampshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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