---
title: "Independent Fostering Agencies Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d0e8"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d0e8.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-08-04"
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# Independent Fostering Agencies Framework

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d0e8

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## Summary

The Hampshire County Council is planning to engage with the marketplace for an Independent Fostering Agencies Framework, with a total value of £84,000,000. The procurement is categorised under social work services with accommodation and is currently in the planning stage. Interested parties must submit responses to the questionnaire by 31st August 2021 at 17:00. The new framework is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2022 and will include four lots covering various types of foster placements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social work sector, particularly those specialising in fostering services. Companies that provide direct care, support for children with complex needs, or those equipped to handle diverse placements are well-suited to compete. With a framework duration of two years and the potential for extensions, businesses can position themselves to secure long-term contracts and enhance their service offerings within the sector.

## Notice

Hampshire County Council would like to engage with the marketplace via a questionnaire prior to the re-procurement of the Independent Fostering Agencies (IFAs). The questionnaire can be found on Hampshire County Council's tendering portal (InTend) This can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home and searching for the reference number CS16267. The for responses to the questionnaire will need to be received by Tuesday 31st August at 17:00. The new IFA framework is due to commence on 1st April 2022 and will consist of four lots: Lot 1 - Standard Foster Placements including Respite Lot 2 - Parent & Child Foster Placements Lot 3 - Complex/Challenging Behaviour Foster Placements Lot 4 - Disabilities/Complex Healthcare Need Foster Placements The framework duration will be for an initial two years with options to extend for a total of four years.

### Lot Information

Standard Foster Placements including Respite

Lot 1 - Foster placements for children and young people requiring standard placements including respite placements

Parent & Child Foster Placements

Lot 2 - Parent & Child foster placements.

Complex/Challenging Behaviors

Lot 3 - For children and young people presenting with increasingly complex challenging behaviours and who may require a higher level of support.

Disabilities/Complex Healthcare Needs

Lot 4 - Children and young people who have either a disability or complex health needs and require more support within their placement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018810-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8ZB |
| 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 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2021 at 15:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018810-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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