Independent Fostering Agencies
About This Opportunity
Independent Fosterin — services contract awarded in United Kingdom by Hampshire County Council. Awarded to CHILDREN'S FAMILY TRUST(THE) (GBP 203.0M, Jan 2026).
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
Hampshire County Council's Children Services Directorate is seeking to commission a range of IFA (independent fostering agencies) to support our looked after children cohort.
The new framework will as a minimum include fostering arrangements for;
Standard Foster Placements including Respite
Parent & Child Foster Placements
Children with Complex/Challenging Behaviours
Children with Disabilities/Complex Healthcare Needs
Separated Children
This list is not exhaustive and the framework will be flexible to capture additional fostering requirements that may emerge.
The Framework is being established as a light touch framework using the flexibilities allowed under the Procurement Act 2023. The Framework will be open for the initial period as set out in paragraph 4.1. Following the initial award it will then be reopened in January 2026 and remain open for the initial term.
The Council will run call offs to establish which suppliers can meet the different fostering arrangements before making individual placements to suppliers who have been awarded call off contracts. Further details can be seen in Annex 2 - Framework Overview
Providers who have been accepted onto the Framework and wish to add additional registered branches/offices during the life of the contract can amend and resubmit their Framework questionnaire to include these.
The priority of any arrangements will be to secure Hampshire placements for Hampshire children and Young People to support with their education, training, contact, and in order to maintain other existing support networks such as friends and other family members.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on April 29, 2026. Last refreshed 3 days ago. Reference: 039557-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Hampshire County Council
Hampshire County Council has issued 530 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 499 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Education & Training, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 17, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
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.
How much was the contract awarded for?
CHILDREN'S FAMILY TRUST(THE) was awarded the contract for £203,000,000. 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?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 039557-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to CHILDREN'S FAMILY TRUST(THE). The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Hampshire County Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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