---
title: "Flexible Framework of Independent Fostering Providers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035222"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2022-07-14"
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# Flexible Framework of Independent Fostering Providers

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035222

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## Summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is currently managing the "Flexible Framework of Independent Fostering Providers," a procurement process classified under health and social work services. This initiative solicits application submissions until 31st March 2026, allowing for a possible two-year extension. The framework became active on 1st April 2022, with recent contract awards effective until 30th June 2022. The procurement method employed is the light touch regime, facilitating a functional approach to managing suppliers in this sector. The location for this procurement is in Bath, part of the UKK12 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in fostering and related social services, particularly those capable of meeting the specific requirements outlined in the framework. Suppliers that specialise in offering independent fostering services, including those with a focus on innovative care solutions and social work support, are ideally positioned to compete. With a robust competitive environment, agencies that can demonstrate compliance with local authority standards and evidence successful outcomes in child welfare may find valuable prospects for growth in their offerings.

## Notice

Flexible Framework of Independent Fostering Providers April 2022 - March 2026 Bath & North East Somerset Council (the Council) has put in place the above Flexible Framework (applying the flexibilities of the light touch regime). The Council has received applications to join the Flexible Framework and has awarded successful Suppliers onto the Framework. The Framework will remain open up to 31st March 2026 with an option to extend for a further two years and the Council will continue to receive and consider applications to join the Framework until such closing date. This Contract Award Notice relates to call-off contracts which have been awarded under the Framework with effect from 1st April 2022 to 30th June 2022 (inclusive). See details of awarded call-off contracts at the following link: https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/find-out-what-we-are-spending

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Flexible Framework of Independent Fostering Providers April 2022 - March 2026 Bath & North East Somerset Council (the Council) has put in place the above Flexible Framework (applying the flexibilities of the light touch regime). The Council has received applications to join the Flexible Framework and has awarded successful Suppliers onto the Framework. The Framework will remain open up to 31st March 2026 with an option to extend for a further two years and the Council will continue to receive and consider applications to join the Framework until such closing date. This Contract Award Notice relates to call-off contracts which have been awarded under the Framework with effect from 1st April 2022 to 30th June 2022 (inclusive). See details of awarded call-off contracts at the following link: https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/find-out-what-we-are-spending

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019322-2022 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE ADOLESCENT AND CHILDREN'S TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2022 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019322-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bathnes.gov.uk
- https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/find-out-what-we-are-spending

## Provenance

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