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title: "Independent Fostering Framework Agreement"
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# Independent Fostering Framework Agreement

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e13b0416-54f8-46f2-a731-ed5c8c7dec40

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## Summary

The Kent County Council and Medway Council have awarded a framework agreement for Independent Fostering Providers to offer stable, high-quality foster care homes for children aged 0-18. The contract, titled "Independent Fostering Framework Agreement," falls under the social work and related services category with a total value of £68,900,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 28th February 2024. The contract is currently active and runs from 3rd April 2024 to 31st March 2026.

This tender for fostering services presents business opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in the social care sector. Businesses involved in providing foster care services to children and supporting their academic development would find this tender well-suited for competition. Kent County Council, as the buying organisation, aims to work collaboratively with Providers to ensure the well-being and educational achievement of Children in Care, fostering a supportive and enriching environment for their growth and development.

## Notice

Kent County Council and Medway Council have awarded a framework agreement to a number of Independent Fostering Providers who will provide a range of stable, high-quality foster care homes for children 0-18 years old that value, support and encourage them to grow and develop as individuals. In addition to promoting their health and general well-being the Providers need to be committed to ensuring that their foster carers recognise the importance of the educational achievement of Children in Care and work with us in raising their academic attainment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f906f42b-e88d-4dd9-a7ff-47a72c4ccc13 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,900,000 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | BANYA FAMILY PLACEMENT; CHANNELS AND CHOICE; FAMILY FOSTERING; FIRST STEPS FOSTERING; FOSTERING TOGETHER; LIGHTHOUSE FOSTERING; OUTSET FOSTERING AGENCY; SUNBEAM FOSTERING AGENCY; YOUNG PEOPLE AT HEART |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2024 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f906f42b-e88d-4dd9-a7ff-47a72c4ccc13

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f906f42b-e88d-4dd9-a7ff-47a72c4ccc13
  19th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d0c2a143-b292-ee11-8125-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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