--- title: "Blackburn With Darwen Fostering Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cc6c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05cc6c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cc6c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cc6c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN" published: "2025-10-14" --- # Blackburn With Darwen Fostering Framework Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cc6c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05cc6c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cc6c.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Blackburn With Darwen Fostering Framework" is currently in the planning stage, initiated by the Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council. This tender targets the services industry, specifically focusing on welfare services for children and young people. A pre-market engagement event is scheduled for Thursday, 23rd October 2025, from 09:30 to 12:30 at the Family Hub Livesey in Blackburn, UKD41 region. The event seeks contributions from foster care agencies not currently part of the Placements North West or BBCL Framework. Businesses interested in attending must register by 22nd October via the provided Microsoft Form. With an expected contract value of £780,000 gross, the procurement method involves a framework agreement, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and run through to 31st March 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031. This tender presents valuable opportunities for foster care agencies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that are not part of existing frameworks. By participating in the pre-market engagement event, businesses can contribute to shaping the future of child welfare services in Blackburn with Darwen. The framework agreement allows providers to benefit from ongoing contracts, fostering long-term business growth and enhancing service offerings. Agencies aiming to expand their services in the public sector within the UK region and wishing to engage in community and social welfare activities will find this opportunity especially appealing. The structured engagement with the council offers a platform to align their services with public authority requirements, thereby expanding their business horizon in the foster care sector. ## Notice Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to procure: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN FOSTERING FRAMEWORK and is holding a pre-market engagement event for foster care agencies who are NOT currently part of the Placements North West or BBCL Framework at: Family Hub Livesey Andrew Close Blackburn BB2 4NU On Thursday 23rd October 2025 09:30 - 12:30 This is an open, discussion-led event to understand the market and services that providers could potentially offer young people in Blackburn with Darwen. We would welcome input from foster care agencies who are not currently part of the Placements North West or BBCL Framework. If you wish to attend, please complete the Microsoft Form using the link below https://forms.office.com/e/sxUJnBAfWf by Wednesday 22 October. ### Planning Information A pre-market engagement event will take place at: Family Hub Livesey Andrew Close Blackburn BB2 4NU On Thursday 23rd October 2025 09:30 – 12:30 This is an open, discussion-led event to understand the market and services that providers could potentially offer children and young people in Blackburn with Darwen. We would welcome input from foster care agencies who are NOT currently part of the Placements North West or BBCL Framework. If you wish to attend, please complete the Microsoft Form using the link below https://forms.office.com/e/sxUJnBAfWf by Wednesday 22nd October. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065242-2025 | | 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 | 14 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £650,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN | | Locality | BLACKBURN | | Post town | Blackburn | | Postcode | BB2 1DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen | | Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen | | Electoral ward | Blackburn Central | | Westminster constituency | Blackburn | | Delivery location | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 14 Oct 2025 at 13:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065242-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065242-2025 14th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/ - https://forms.office.com/e/sxUJnBAfWf - 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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