---
title: "New Foster Care Select List"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0515c6"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0515c6.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-05"
---

# New Foster Care Select List

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0515c6

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council is in the planning stage of a significant procurement process titled "New Foster Care Select List," aimed at establishing a framework for the provision of Foster Care services. This procurement is categorised under the "Health and Social Work Services" industry and is set within the UKH14 region, United Kingdom. The council is considering options such as a Framework, Open Framework, or Dynamic Market and is reviewing the potential implementation of a Commission East framework agreement. Key dates include the future notice date on 1st November 2027, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2028 and run until 31st March 2030, with the possibility of extensions until 31st March 2032. The estimated value of this procurement is £40 million, with a gross potential of £48 million under a light-touch regime.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with a focus on foster care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete due to the suitability criteria laid out. The fostering services sector can leverage this initiative to expand and secure a steady flow of projects over the coming years. Engaging with Suffolk County Council’s procurement process could be a strategic move for businesses looking to strengthen their market presence in the public sector while providing vital social services. The framework's potential scale of £48 million indicates substantial growth opportunities for enterprising providers.

## Notice

A Framework, Open Framework or Dynamic Market (to be determined) for the provision of Foster Care services on behalf of Suffolk County Council. Please note, we are currently reviewing our options for these services (which could potentially include the use of a new Commission East framework agreement for residential and fostering services).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040960-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 11:25 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040960-2026
- 16 May 2025 at 11:49 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022196-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040960-2026
  5th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022196-2025
  16th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolk.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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