Buyer Name: London Borough of Bexley
Buyer Address: Civic Offices Watling Street, Bexleyheath, UKI51, DA67AT, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement@bexley.gov.uk
Independent Fostering Agencies
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
selective
selective
Value
13770000.0 GBP
Gross: 16524000 GBP
13770000.0 GBP
Gross: 16524000 GBP
Published
23 Oct 2025, 15:02
23 Oct 2025, 15:02
Deadline
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Contract Start
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Contract End
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Category
services
services
CPV
85000000 - Health and social work services
85000000 - Health and social work services
Region
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Awarded To
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Official Source
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Description
This framework will consist of Agencies covering Foster Carers that can deliver Fostering Services for children aged 0-18 years and must comply with all relevant legislation and local authority policies regarding fostering and child welfare.
Linked Documents
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Opportunity Context
More Information Links
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067922-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: Standard Support
Lot Description: This framework will consist of Agencies covering Foster Carers that can deliver Fostering Services for children aged 0-18 years and must comply with all relevant legislation and local authority policies regarding fostering and child welfare. Lot 1 for Standard Support
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 10,203,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 12,243,600
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-02-02T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-02-02T23:59:59Z
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (60%)
Lot Title: Therapeutic Support
Lot Description: This framework will consist of Agencies covering Foster Carers that can deliver Fostering Services for children aged 0-18 years and must comply with all relevant legislation and local authority policies regarding fostering and child welfare. Lot 2 - Therapeutic Support
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 2,239,200
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 2,687,040
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-02-02T00:00:00Z
Lot 2 Contract End: 2030-02-02T23:59:59Z
Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (60%)
Lot Title: Parent and Child
Lot Description: This framework will consist of Agencies covering Foster Carers that can deliver Fostering Services for children aged 0-18 years and must comply with all relevant legislation and local authority policies regarding fostering and child welfare. Lot 3 - Parent and Child
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Value: GBP 1,327,800
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 1,593,360
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-02-02T00:00:00Z
Lot 3 Contract End: 2030-02-02T23:59:59Z
Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (60%)
Documents
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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