--- title: "Pre-Market Engagement Notice - Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b21c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b21c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b21c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b21c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY" published: "2026-06-10" --- # Pre-Market Engagement Notice - Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) Framework Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b21c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b21c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b21c.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Bromley is currently in the planning stage of a pre-market engagement process for an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) Framework. This procurement process is classified under health and social work services with the aim to support children in Bromley, UK (region UKI61). A market engagement event is scheduled for 24th June 2026 at 11:00am via Microsoft Teams, with registration closing on 23rd June 2026. The contracting authority has indicated that the subsequent tender process will operate under the UK Procurement Act 2023 and involve a framework agreement suited to the needs of SMEs and VCSEs, with an anticipated contract period from 1st December 2026 to 30th November 2030. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the health and social care sector, especially those with a focus on fostering services and the capacity to engage in service delivery within a contractual framework. It is particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) which are recognized as suitable for this engaging procurement process. The market engagement session will provide insights on the final approach and timelines, intending to equip potential bidders with the necessary information to develop competitive offerings tailored to the Council's framework objectives and compliance requirements. ## Notice Bromley Council is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise in advance of the procurement of a new Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) Framework. This exercise follows the initial market engagement event held on 23rd March 2026 and forms part of the Council's ongoing engagement with the fostering market. The Council would like to thank providers who participated in the previous session and contributed valuable feedback. The purpose of this engagement is to provide an update on how earlier feedback has informed the procurement, outline the final approach, confirm timelines, and ensure providers are fully informed ahead of the tender launch. ### Planning Information The purpose of this engagement is to provide an update on how earlier feedback has informed the procurement, outline the final approach, confirm timelines, and ensure providers are fully informed ahead of the tender launch. Market Engagement Event: • Date: 24th June 2026 • Time: 11:00am • Location: Microsoft Teams (the link will be made available to all registered participants) Registration: Providers wishing to attend the event should register their interest with Eunice Omongolo eunice.omongolo@bromley.gov.uk by 23rd June 2026. We hope you find this session helpful and supportive in enabling you to submit a strong response to support children in Bromley. Important Information: This exercise is for market engagement purposes only. Participation will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process. Any subsequent procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The Council reserves the right to amend its requirements and approach following this engagement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054857-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY | | Locality | BROMLEY | | Post town | Bromley | | Postcode | BR1 1AD | | 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 - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 10 Jun 2026 at 14:39 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054857-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054857-2026 10th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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