--- title: "Independent Fostering Agencies (call off) - Separated Children" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067731" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067731" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067731.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067731.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-17" --- # Independent Fostering Agencies (call off) - Separated Children Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067731 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067731) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067731.json) ## Summary Hampshire County Council, located in Winchester, is conducting a procurement process titled "Independent Fostering Agencies (call off) - Separated Children." This initiative aims to engage independent fostering agencies to support children across various needs, including standard foster placements, parent and child placements, and children with complex or challenging behaviours. The procurement falls under the services category in the healthcare and social work sector, with an emphasis on maintaining education and family support networks by ensuring placement within Hampshire. The procurement is in the Award stage under a selective method, as part of a framework agreement, with the most recent activity dated 17th July 2026. This tender offers considerable opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large organisations involved in social and health services. Businesses that provide comprehensive fostering services tailored to diverse and complex needs align well with this opportunity. The framework allows ongoing supplier additions and applications for additional lots, giving providers the flexibility to expand their service offerings over the contract's life, which is set to last until 2030, with potential extensions up to 2034. The call-off mechanism enables businesses to adapt dynamically to demand, positioning themselves for long-term engagement and increased market presence within the public sector fostering domain. ## 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/067757-2026 | | 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 | 17 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 | £1,000,000 | ## 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 | BANYA FAMILY PLACEMENT AGENCY; BRIGHTER FUTURES FOSTER CARE; CAPSTONE FOSTER CARE (SOUTH WEST; CHILDREN'S FAMILY TRUST(THE; 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 - 17 Jul 2026 at 11:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067757-2026 - 17 Jul 2026 at 11:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067754-2026 - 17 Jul 2026 at 11:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067750-2026 - 17 Jul 2026 at 11:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067746-2026 - 17 Jul 2026 at 11:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067737-2026 - 17 Jul 2026 at 11:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067731-2026 - 17 Jul 2026 at 11:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067724-2026 - 17 Jul 2026 at 10:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067717-2026 - 17 Jul 2026 at 10:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067711-2026 - 17 Jul 2026 at 10:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067704-2026 - 16 Jul 2026 at 14:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067392-2026 - 16 Jul 2026 at 09:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067084-2026 - 30 Mar 2026 at 08:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028857-2026 - 30 Mar 2026 at 07:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028855-2026 - 30 Mar 2026 at 07:51 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028848-2026 - 30 Mar 2026 at 07:47 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028847-2026 - 30 Mar 2026 at 07:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028845-2026 - 30 Mar 2026 at 07:39 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028844-2026 - 30 Mar 2026 at 07:34 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028841-2026 - 30 Mar 2026 at 07:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028839-2026 - 29 Mar 2026 at 19:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028815-2026 - 29 Mar 2026 at 19:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028814-2026 - 29 Mar 2026 at 19:18 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028813-2026 - 29 Mar 2026 at 19:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028812-2026 - 29 Mar 2026 at 19:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028811-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067757-2026 17th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067754-2026 17th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067750-2026 17th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067746-2026 17th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067737-2026 17th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067731-2026 17th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067724-2026 17th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067717-2026 17th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067711-2026 17th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067704-2026 17th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067392-2026 16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067084-2026 16th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028857-2026 30th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028855-2026 30th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028848-2026 30th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028847-2026 30th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028845-2026 30th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028844-2026 30th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028841-2026 30th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028839-2026 30th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028815-2026 29th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028814-2026 29th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028813-2026 29th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028812-2026 29th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028811-2026 29th 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.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://thecft.org.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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