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title: "The Fostering Network Membership"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0685ac"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-17"
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# The Fostering Network Membership

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0685ac

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "The Fostering Network Membership," recognised under the services category, with a focus on subscription services. This contract is vital for the Council's Children and Family Services department to provide foster carers with comprehensive support, including guidance, legal advice, and training. The contracted service provider, The Fostering Network, operates throughout the United Kingdom, including the Leicester region. The procurement method applied was direct, and the contract commenced on 1st April 2026, concluding on 31st March 2028. The award date was 31st March 2026, fulfilling the requirement to deliver specific services as per fostering regulations. The procurement was conducted without competition due to the absence of alternative providers capable of offering an equivalent level of support.

This contract represents an opportunity for businesses involved in foster care-related services, particularly those offering advisory, legal, or educational training solutions, to align with industry best practices and networking opportunities. Companies in the domain of services for children and families would find value in understanding the standards set by The Fostering Network to potentially enhance their service offerings. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) engaging in similar fields could explore partnerships or supplementary services that complement the contracted provisions, thereby fostering business growth and influence within the foster care landscape.

## Notice

It is a requirement of fostering regulations that the Council's Children and Family Services department has access, and gives access to foster carers, to an organisation that provides carers advice, legal advice, access to training, new legislation and policy advice. The Fostering Network provides the width of advice and training required. A contract has been awarded to The Fostering Network without competition on the basis that they are the only provider who can deliver the services. There is no other countrywide organisation able to offer the level of support, guidance and training required for foster carers or staff. All local authorities use the Fostering Network for these purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035356-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,468 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE FOSTERING NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 15:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035356-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035356-2026
  17th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leics.gov.uk
- http://www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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