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title: "Independent Fostering Agencies Framework 2022"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fa27"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-04-01"
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# Independent Fostering Agencies Framework 2022

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fa27

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## Summary

Hampshire County Council is conducting the Independent Fostering Agencies Framework 2022 tender to secure external foster placements for children and young people within Hampshire. This procurement falls under the social work services category and has commenced as of 1st April 2022, spanning an initial two-year period with options to extend for an additional two years. The procurement process, classified as open, offers four lots: Standard Foster Placements including Respite, Parent & Child Foster Placements, Complex/Challenging Behaviour Foster Placements, and Disabilities/Complex Healthcare Needs. The tender period for submissions concluded on 12th January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the fostering and care services sector, particularly those specialising in child placement services. Companies that focus on providing care for children with complex needs or disabilities, as well as those with expertise in respite care, would be well-positioned to compete for the available lots. The competitive nature of this framework, which has attracted multiple bidders, underscores the growth potential for businesses capable of delivering high-quality support and care services in this important area.

## Notice

Hampshire County Council has commissioned a new Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) Framework to source external foster placements for Children and Young People in Hampshire. The IFA framework will commence on 1st April 2022 and will be for an initial two year period with options to extend for a further two years. Therefore the maximum potential duration of the framework is four years. The framework consists of four separate 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

### Lot Information

Standard Foster Placements including Respite

Lot 1 - Is for standard foster placements for children and young people which includes respite placements.

Parent & Child Foster Placements

Lot 2 - This lot is for Parent & Child foster placements.

Complex/Challenging Behaviours

Lot 3 - For children and young people presenting with complex and/or challenging behaviours and therefore 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 either more support within their placement or carers with advanced training in order to be able to safely meet the needs of these children.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008850-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2022 |
| 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 | £84,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 16 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FOR CHILDREN; BLUE SKY FOSTERING; BRIGHTER FUTURES FOSTER CARE; CAPSTONE FOSTER CARE SOUTH WEST; COMPASS FOSTERING SOUTH; FAMILY FIRST FOSTERING; FAMILY PLACEMENT.COM; FIVE RIVERS CHILD CARE; FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES; FOSTERING SOLUTIONS; FUSION FOSTERING; INTEGRATED SERVICES PROGRAM (ISP; LOTUS FOSTER CARE; NATIONAL FOSTERING AGENCY; SUNBEAM FOSTERING AGENCY; THE ADOLESCENT AND CHILDREN'S FAMILY TRUST (TACT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2022 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008850-2022
- 25 Nov 2021 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029368-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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