--- title: "West Midlands Independent Fostering Agency Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0680ec" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0680ec" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0680ec.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0680ec.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-13" --- # West Midlands Independent Fostering Agency Framework Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0680ec [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0680ec) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0680ec.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Independent Fostering Agency Framework, led by Coventry City Council, is an active tender process aimed at sourcing foster care services throughout the West Midlands region. This framework, valued at £2.75 billion, focuses on social work and related services, classified under CPV code 85300000. The tender, in the stage of open procurement, is accepting submissions until 15 May 2026. It allows for electronic submission via the Coventry City Council e-tendering website. The framework includes several lots, such as Standard, Enhanced, Specialist, and Parent and Child Foster Care, each with a contract period of up to ten years, allowing for two extensions of three years each. The procurement method is open, ensuring transparency and competitiveness for qualified applicants. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for independent foster care agencies looking to expand within the public sector, particularly those specialising in social services. With Coventry City Council spearheading the process for 14 regional authorities, there is potential for long-term partnerships and significant business growth for successful bidders. Agencies capable of providing standard to specialist foster care services will find this framework particularly advantageous. The opportunity is ideal for those with a strong regional presence, offering consistent service quality across multiple lots, and meeting Ofsted performance criteria. The framework encourages existing providers to expand their involvement by applying for additional lots, fostering an inclusive and dynamic market environment. ## Notice This framework is for the provision of foster care services across the West Midlands region. Coventry City Council is the lead local authority for the new framework, which can be accessed by the 14 West Midlands Local Authorities/Trusts. The West Midlands Regional Independent Fostering Agency Framework remains the primary means by which foster care homes are sourced in the region from the independent market. This is a framework re-opening, and Tenderers are invited to bid for one or more of the Lots. Providers that are already on the framework can apply to be added to an additional Lot(s). Please see tender documents for more information about the framework, of which can be downloaded from Coventry City Council's e-tendering website www.csw-jets.co.uk Please note each Independent Fostering Agency must submit their own individual tender (associated with their Ofsted unique reference number) and bids will not be accepted from umbrella organisations with multiple Independent Fostering Agencies e.g. covering different regional areas. ### Lot Information Standard Foster Care Lot 1 is for the provision of Standard Foster Care placements Options: This Framework commenced on the 27th August 2024. The initial term of the Framework is for the period of 4 years from commencement but may be extended, by mutual agreement by 2 increments of 3 years. Renewal: This Framework commenced on the 27th August 2024. The initial term of the Framework is for the period of 4 years from commencement but may be extended, by mutual agreement by 2 increments of 3 years. Enhanced Foster Care Lot 2 is for the provision of Enhanced Foster Care placements. Options: This Framework commenced on the 27th August 2024. The initial term of the Framework is for the period of 4 years from commencement but may be extended, by mutual agreement by 2 increments of 3 years. Renewal: This Framework commenced on the 27th August 2024. The initial term of the Framework is for the period of 4 years from commencement but may be extended, by mutual agreement by 2 increments of 3 years. Specialist Foster Care Lot 3 is for the provision of Specialist Foster Care placements. Options: This Framework commenced on the 27th August 2024. The initial term of the Framework is for the period of 4 years from commencement but may be extended, by mutual agreement by 2 increments of 3 years. Renewal: This Framework commenced on the 27th August 2024. The initial term of the Framework is for the period of 4 years from commencement but may be extended, by mutual agreement by 2 increments of 3 years. Parent and Child Foster Care Lot 4 is for the provision of Parent and Child Foster Care placements Options: This Framework commenced on the 27th August 2024. The initial term of the Framework is for the period of 4 years from commencement but may be extended, by mutual agreement by 2 increments of 3 years. Renewal: This Framework commenced on the 27th August 2024. The initial term of the Framework is for the period of 4 years from commencement but may be extended, by mutual agreement by 2 increments of 3 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033227-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,750,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV1 5RR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | St Michael's | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of, TLG12 Worcestershire CC, TLG13 Warwickshire CC, TLG21 Telford and Wrekin, TLG22 Shropshire, TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent, TLG24 Staffordshire CC, TLG31 Birmingham, TLG32 Solihull, TLG33 Coventry, TLG36 Dudley, TLG37 Sandwell, TLG38 Walsall, TLG39 Wolverhampton | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 13 Apr 2026 at 11:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033227-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/midlands/home - https://www.coventry.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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