---
title: "Independent Fostering Agency Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069d5d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY"
published: "2026-05-20"
---

# Independent Fostering Agency Framework

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069d5d

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## Summary

The London Borough of Bromley has announced a planned procurement process for the "Independent Fostering Agency Framework." This falls under the services category, specifically targeting social work and related services, identified by CPV code 85300000. The notice serves as a preliminary pipeline and is not a live tender opportunity. The procurement process follows an open procedure with a projected framework value between £27,160,000 and £32,592,000. The contract is planned to commence on 1st September 2026, ending on 31st August 2030, covering the UKI61 region, which includes Bromley. A full notice is expected to be published by 1st July 2026, providing further details about the tender.

This framework offers a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in fostering services and social work related sectors. The open procedure allows for broad participation, making it particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) aiming to expand their portfolio within local government contracting. As the procurement is subject to the light touch regime, it provides flexibility and potential for numerous suppliers to partake in a framework agreement, offering growth potential for businesses by providing fostering placements for children and young people within the region.

## Notice

NOTE: Not a live tender opportunity. This is a Pipeline Notice for information only. All information is estimated and subject to change, including any indicative dates, values or tender routes. Framework for calling off independent fostering placements for children and young people.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046359-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY |
| Locality | BROMLEY |
| Post town | Bromley |
| Postcode | BR1 1DP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI61 Bromley |
| Local authority | Bromley |
| Electoral ward | Bromley Town |
| Westminster constituency | Bromley and Biggin Hill |
| Delivery location | TLI61 Bromley |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 12:19 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046359-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046359-2026
  20th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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