--- title: "Independent Fostering Agencies (call off) - Parent & Child" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067221" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067221" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067221.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067221.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-16" --- # Independent Fostering Agencies (call off) - Parent & Child Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067221 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067221) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067221.json) ## Summary Hampshire County Council has completed a procurement process titled "Independent Fostering Agencies (call off) - Parent & Child" under a selective procurement method, specifically an award under a framework. The contract was mainly focused on health and social work services, with a particular emphasis on fostering arrangements, including standard foster placements, parent and child foster placements, and accommodations for children with complex or challenging needs. The procurement process reached the award stage on 16th July 2026, with key stakeholders like Lotus Foster Care Ltd, and other fostering agencies included. The procurement process was carried out in the United Kingdom, specifically in the South East, and the call-off arrangement allows new suppliers to join at any time across the contract's life. The contract period starts on 1st April 2026 and is set to end on 31st March 2030, with a possible extension period of up to eight years. This tender presents significant opportunities for fostering agencies, as it opens the door for both current and new suppliers to join the framework. The ongoing nature of this call-off arrangement allows for a flexible approach to service provision, enabling organisations to expand and adapt their offerings as needed. Businesses offering specialised foster care for children with disabilities, complex healthcare needs or challenging behaviours would find this tender particularly beneficial. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the health and social work sector stand to gain by offering tailored services that meet the specific needs of Hampshire’s cohort of looked-after children. Overall, the initiative creates avenues for continuous business growth through proactive and responsive service delivery frameworks. ## Notice Hampshire County Council's Children Services Directorate is seeking to commission a range of IFA (independent fostering agencies) to support our looked after children cohort. This is a multi lot call off which will cover fostering arrangements for; * Standard Foster Placements including Respite * Parent & Child Foster Placements * Children with Complex/Challenging Behaviours * Children with Disabilities/Complex Healthcare Needs * Separated Children The priority of any arrangements will be to secure Hampshire placements for Hampshire children and Young People to support with their education, training, contact, and in order to maintain other existing support networks such as friends and other family members. The call off will be open across the life of the contract so new suppliers can apply to join at any time and existing suppliers can apply for additional lots. Suppliers wishing to add lots should resubmit through intend updating their award questionnaire to select the additional lot(s) they are applying for and including an additional copy of the pricing schedule which only includes the new lot(s) and is clearly dated in the title. This is to ensure there is no confusion around pricing for existing lots. The Council will endeavour to evaluate new submissions and submissions for additional lots within 3 weeks. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067431-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Award under framework | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £325,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WINCHESTER | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO23 8UJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Winchester | | Electoral ward | St Michael | | Westminster constituency | Winchester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 11 | | Supplier names | BANYA FAMILY PLACEMENT AGENCY; BRIGHTER FUTURES FOSTER CARE; CAPSTONE FOSTER CARE (SOUTH WEST; CHILDREN'S FAMILY TRUST(THE; FAMILY PLACEMENT.COM; FIVE RIVERS CHILD CARE; FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES; FOSTERING SOLUTIONS; LOTUS FOSTER CARE; ORANGE GROVE FOSTERCARE; THE NATIONAL FOSTERING AGENCY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 16 Jul 2026 at 15:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067431-2026 - 16 Jul 2026 at 15:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067424-2026 - 16 Jul 2026 at 15:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067420-2026 - 16 Jul 2026 at 15:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067416-2026 - 16 Jul 2026 at 15:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067414-2026 - 16 Jul 2026 at 15:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067411-2026 - 16 Jul 2026 at 15:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067408-2026 - 16 Jul 2026 at 15:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067404-2026 - 16 Jul 2026 at 15:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067399-2026 - 16 Jul 2026 at 14:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067379-2026 - 16 Jul 2026 at 08:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067066-2026 - 23 Mar 2026 at 22:07 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026557-2026 - 23 Mar 2026 at 22:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026556-2026 - 23 Mar 2026 at 22:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026555-2026 - 23 Mar 2026 at 21:57 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026554-2026 - 23 Mar 2026 at 21:54 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026553-2026 - 23 Mar 2026 at 21:51 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026552-2026 - 23 Mar 2026 at 21:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026551-2026 - 23 Mar 2026 at 21:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026550-2026 - 23 Mar 2026 at 21:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026548-2026 - 23 Mar 2026 at 21:33 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026546-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067431-2026 16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067424-2026 16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067420-2026 16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067416-2026 16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067414-2026 16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067411-2026 16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067408-2026 16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067404-2026 16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067399-2026 16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067379-2026 16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067066-2026 16th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026557-2026 23rd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026556-2026 23rd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026555-2026 23rd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026554-2026 23rd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026553-2026 23rd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026552-2026 23rd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026551-2026 23rd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026550-2026 23rd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026548-2026 23rd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026546-2026 23rd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.Familyplacement.com - http://www.banya.co.uk - http://www.brighterfuturesfostercare.co.uk/ - http://www.capstonefostercare.co.uk - http://www.five-rivers.org - http://www.lotusfostercare.co.uk - http://www.nfa.co.uk - http://www.orangegrovefostercare.co.uk - http://www.thefca.co.uk - https://thecft.org.uk/ - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-04fe75 - https://www.hants.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.nfa.co.uk/fostering-solutions/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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