--- title: "Independent Fostering Agencies (call off) - Children with Complex / Challenging Behaviours" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067465" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067465" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067465.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067465.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-16" --- # Independent Fostering Agencies (call off) - Children with Complex / Challenging Behaviours Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067465 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067465) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067465.json) ## Summary Hampshire County Council has successfully completed a procurement process under the title "Independent Fostering Agencies (call off) - Children with Complex / Challenging Behaviours," aimed at commissioning a range of independent fostering agencies to support their looked-after children cohort. This process falls under the industry category of health and social work services and is tailored for the region of the UKJ3 (South East England). The procurement was conducted via a selective method under the framework agreement and is noted under a light-touch regime, highlighting its specific focus on qualitative tendering rules. Several contracts resulted from this process, each with a contract period starting on 1st April 2026 and running through 31st March 2030, with the potential for extension until 2034. The contracts cover various fostering arrangements such as standard foster placements, parent & child placements, and children with complex needs. Awards include organisations like Lotus Foster Care Ltd and Orange Grove Fostercare Ltd, amongst others, indicating active contracts commencing in early April 2026. This tender offers significant opportunities for both small and large scale fostering agencies that specialize in providing tailored care for children with complex and challenging behaviours. Given the light-touch procurement regime and framework agreements allowing new suppliers to join over the contract's life, there are ample prospects for SMEs and established large organisations alike to expand their influence and improve service delivery in this sector across Hampshire. Businesses with a strong track record in health and social work services, especially those adept in managing diverse fostering needs, will find this an ideal platform to showcase their expertise and contribute meaningfully to community welfare, extending their market presence in the public sector. ## 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/067476-2026 | | 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 | £750,000 | ## 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 | 14 | | Supplier names | ACTION FOR CHILDREN; BANYA FAMILY PLACEMENT AGENCY; BRIGHTER FUTURES FOSTER CARE; CAPSTONE FOSTER CARE (SOUTH WEST; COMPASS FOSTERING SOUTH; FAMILY PLACEMENT.COM; FIVE RIVERS CHILD CARE; FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES; FOSTERING SOLUTIONS; LIBERTY FOSTER CARE; LOTUS FOSTER CARE; ORANGE GROVE FOSTERCARE; SUNBEAM FOSTERING AGENCY; 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 20:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067476-2026 - 16 Jul 2026 at 20:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067474-2026 - 16 Jul 2026 at 20:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067473-2026 - 16 Jul 2026 at 20:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067472-2026 - 16 Jul 2026 at 16:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067460-2026 - 16 Jul 2026 at 16:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067459-2026 - 16 Jul 2026 at 16:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067458-2026 - 16 Jul 2026 at 16:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067457-2026 - 16 Jul 2026 at 16:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067456-2026 - 16 Jul 2026 at 14:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067386-2026 - 16 Jul 2026 at 09:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067068-2026 - 25 Mar 2026 at 21:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027604-2026 - 25 Mar 2026 at 21:32 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027603-2026 - 25 Mar 2026 at 21:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027602-2026 - 25 Mar 2026 at 21:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027601-2026 - 25 Mar 2026 at 21:23 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027600-2026 - 25 Mar 2026 at 21:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027599-2026 - 25 Mar 2026 at 21:17 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027597-2026 - 25 Mar 2026 at 21:13 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027596-2026 - 25 Mar 2026 at 21:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027595-2026 - 25 Mar 2026 at 21:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027593-2026 - 25 Mar 2026 at 21:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027592-2026 - 25 Mar 2026 at 20:57 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027590-2026 - 25 Mar 2026 at 20:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027589-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067476-2026 16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067474-2026 16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067473-2026 16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067472-2026 16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067460-2026 16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067459-2026 16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067458-2026 16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067457-2026 16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067456-2026 16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067386-2026 16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067068-2026 16th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027604-2026 25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027603-2026 25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027602-2026 25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027601-2026 25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027600-2026 25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027599-2026 25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027597-2026 25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027596-2026 25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027595-2026 25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027593-2026 25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027592-2026 25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027590-2026 25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027589-2026 25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.Familyplacement.com - http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk - http://www.banya.co.uk - http://www.brighterfuturesfostercare.co.uk/ - http://www.capstonefostercare.co.uk - http://www.five-rivers.org - http://www.libertyfostercare.co.uk - http://www.lotusfostercare.co.uk - http://www.nfa.co.uk - http://www.orangegrovefostercare.co.uk - http://www.sunbeamfostering.com - http://www.thefca.co.uk - https://www.compassfostering.com/ - 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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