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title: "6383 - Independent Fostering Agencies Framework"
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# 6383 - Independent Fostering Agencies Framework

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d12217f6-7d81-4ab5-b06a-eb3fb254e22d

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## Summary

The London Borough of Bexley is currently seeking participants for their "6383 - Independent Fostering Agencies Framework," a procurement opportunity classified under social work services with accommodation. This active tender invites agencies to provide fostering services for children aged 0-18 in England, under a contract valued at approximately £2.31 million. The procurement follows a restricted procedure exceeding threshold, ensuring compliance with fostering and child welfare legislation. The tender stage is ongoing, with submissions due by 17th November 2025. Successful contracts will commence on 2nd February 2026 and conclude on 2nd February 2030.

This framework offers significant business growth opportunities for agencies capable of delivering standard, therapeutic, and parent-child fostering services. Although the opportunity is not specifically reserved for small or voluntary-eligible enterprises, businesses with experience and compliance capabilities in fostering services within the UK, particularly those able to meet local authority standards, stand a promising chance. Companies striving to enter or expand within the social services sector will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise.

## Notice

This framework will consist of Agencies covering Foster Carers that can deliver Fostering Services for children aged 0-18 years and must comply with all relevant legislation and local authority policies regarding fostering and child welfare. Lot 1: Standard Support Lot 2: Therapeutic Support Lot 3: Parent and Child approximately

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a529caa-3261-407b-bd22-bc5959699128 |
| 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 | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 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

- 23 Oct 2025 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a529caa-3261-407b-bd22-bc5959699128

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a529caa-3261-407b-bd22-bc5959699128
  23rd October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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