--- title: "25075 Childrens fostering / residential framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051592" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051592" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051592.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051592.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-20" --- # 25075 Childrens fostering / residential framework Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051592 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051592) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051592.json) ## Summary Cambridgeshire County Council, representing a collaborative partnership under Commission East, is leading a public procurement process aimed at establishing a regional framework for Children's Fostering and Residential services within the Eastern Region, UK. The initiative falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and is currently in the planning stage, with market engagement activities scheduled for January 28, 2026. The framework agreement will start on April 1, 2027, and run until March 31, 2032, with a possibility of extension. The procurement process follows a 'light touch' regime and falls above the threshold level, with provisions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate. This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in residential care and fostering services, particularly those capable of co-designing innovative solutions alongside local authorities. Providers looking to engage in this framework will benefit from an environment that encourages shared learning and dynamic service improvement across the region. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to take part, leveraging the framework's aim of fostering collaboration and innovation. This creates an ideal opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their footprint within public sector service delivery in the UK. ## Notice Cambridgeshire County Council is part of Commission East, which is a partnership of all 11 Local Authorities in the Eastern Region. Our aim is to create a unified regional voice and foster genuine collaboration with providers. As part of this approach, we intend to co-design and implement a regional framework for Residential and Fostering services. You can find out more information and contact details for Commission East here: https://improvementeast.org.uk/commission-east/ Our intention is to: - Build a transparent, co-produced regional commissioning framework - Share learning and good practice across the region and beyond - Create a culture of innovation and co-design to develop a responsive care system ### Planning Information The first market engagement event will be on 28 January 2026 online: 11:30 - 12:45 - Fostering 13:00 - 14:15 - Residential You are welcome to join both calls or simply attend the one most relevant to you. This will be an opportunity to learn about, and help shape, the commissioning of fostering and children's residential homes with Eastern Region Local Authorities. For more information about the project and engagement sessions please get in touch with Commission East via their Contact Us page: https://improvementeast.org.uk/contact-us/ Or email: easternregioncib@norfolk.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004865-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £315,000,000 | | 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | ALCONBURY WEALD, HUNTINGDON | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE28 4YE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Huntingdonshire | | Electoral ward | The Stukeleys | | Westminster constituency | Huntingdon | | Delivery location | TLH East (England), TLH1 East Anglia, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 20 Jan 2026 at 14:09 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004865-2026 - 5 Jan 2026 at 15:40 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000408-2026 - 5 Dec 2025 at 09:25 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079975-2025 - 16 May 2025 at 10:21 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022128-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004865-2026 20th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000408-2026 5th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079975-2025 5th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022128-2025 16th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://improvementeast.org.uk/commission-east/ - https://improvementeast.org.uk/contact-us/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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