---
title: "Independent Fostering Agencies Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f3cc"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f3cc"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f3cc.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f3cc.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY"
published: "2026-01-21"
---

# Independent Fostering Agencies Framework

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f3cc

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f3cc)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f3cc.json)

## Summary

The London Borough of Bexley initiated a procurement process titled "Independent Fostering Agencies Framework," under the industry category of social work services with accommodation. The process, governed by the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, covered multiple regions across the United Kingdom. Despite reaching the award stage, all lots were ultimately cancelled on 21 January 2026. Initially announced with an active status on 11 December 2025, this tender involved a selective procurement method utilising a competitive flexible procedure. Key deadlines included an expression of interest cut-off on 12 January 2026, with planned awards by 23 February 2026, covering service needs between 2026 and 2030.

Although the tender was cancelled, similar opportunities could provide significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in social work or accommodating services, particularly those adept in offering standard, therapeutic, and parent-child support through independent fostering agencies. The competitive nature through a selective, accelerated procedure emphasises a need for quality alongside competitive pricing, making it an ideal tender for firms with strengths in these areas. Businesses already registered on platforms like www.londontenders.org can be well-positioned to respond quickly to amendments or new tenders issued by public authorities like Bexley.

## Notice

Independent Fostering Agencies Framework Lot 1 - Standard Support Lot 2 - Therapeutic Support Lot 3 - Parent and Child

### Lot Information

standard Support

Independent Fostering Agencies - Lot 1 - Standard Support

Renewal: possible extensions

Therapeutic Support

Independent Fostering Agencies - Therapeutic Support

Renewal: possible extensions

Parent and Child

Independent Fostering Agencies - Parent and Child

Renewal: possible extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005361-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 2 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,295,000 |
| Lots value | £2,295,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | BEXLEYHEATH |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA6 7AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Bexley |
| Electoral ward | Bexleyheath |
| Westminster constituency | Bexleyheath and Crayford |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 14:40 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005361-2026
- 11 Dec 2025 at 12:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081971-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005361-2026
  21st January 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081971-2025
  11th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f3cc. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f3cc.json.