Digital Marketing Solution for the Recruitment of Foster Carers

Hartlepool Borough Council

Published: Jul 21, 2026

Updated: Aug 3, 2026

Source: uk_fts

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to GI SOLUTIONS GROUP LIMITED — £54,000

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About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Hartlepool Borough Council is facing sustained pressure in meeting the needs of children in care, driven in part by a shortage of foster carers locally and nationally. This has increased reliance on higher-cost Independent Fostering Agencies and residential placements, impacting both financial sustainability and placement stability for children.
To address this, the Council is commissioning GoInspire to deliver a data-driven fostering recruitment campaign. GoInspire utilises advanced analytics and large-scale consumer data to identify and target individuals most likely to become foster carers.
Following a review of the market, no other supplier has been identified that offers an equivalent data-led recruitment methodology at scale. GoInspire's proven track record and specialised capability mean they are uniquely positioned to deliver this service and will support improved outcomes for children in care while contributing to the financial sustainability of the service.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 21, 2026. Last refreshed 15 days ago. Reference: 068538-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Hartlepool Borough Council

Hartlepool Borough Council has issued 53 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 38 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, Governance & Public Administration, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 11, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How much was the contract awarded for?

GI SOLUTIONS GROUP LIMITED was awarded the contract for £54,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

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Is this tender still open?

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Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Hartlepool Borough Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.