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Provision of an Independent Fostering Agency Framework in Bromley

London Borough of Bromley · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 25 Sept 2026, 09:42.

Opportunity overview

The London Borough of Bromley is inviting tenders from potential providers with the relevant experience and technical ability to join a closed Framework to deliver Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) Services for Children Looked After (CLA), as more specifically described in the Specification document and other associated tender documents. The Tender will be run on the London Tenders Portal also known as Proactis

Classification

  • CPV85000000 — Health and social work services

Lots

  • Standard£29m
  • Therapeutic£29m
  • Parent and Child£29m
  • Siblings (including any discounts)£29m
  • Disability / Complex Health£29m
  • Enhanced Respite/ Short Term£29m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DN822035
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

lightTouch

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
Prices are determined on a 60/40 Price/Quality ratio for gaining access to the Framework. Award of contracts through the Framework Agreement for Standard Services may be by awarding a Contract in accordance with the terms laid down in this Framework Agreement without re-opening competition ("Direct Award); or awarding a Contract following a mini-competition conducted in accordance with the requirements of clause 4.3 ("Mini-Competition") of the Framework Agreement.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
2 Oct 2026, 23:59

Enquiry period

Ends
25 Sept 2026, 23:59

Expected award period

Ends
15 Dec 2026, 23:59

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
1 - Award criteria revsed from 60 Quality:40 Price to 60 Price to 40 Quality. Original data was i conflctwith the ITT. 2- Dates for clarification and final submission amended because there has been an extension tthat affected those dates.
Id
081786-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Standard
Description
A placement for a child or young person whose needs can be met through mainstream fostering support. The child may have experienced trauma, neglect, abuse, or family breakdown, but does not require specialist therapeutic interventions or enhanced levels of care beyond those ordinarily provided within a fostering placement.
Status
active
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
34,800,000
Amount
29,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Quality and Price on the basis of 60% Price and 40% Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
17 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
16 Dec 2030, 23:59

Options

Description
The Council has reserved the right to carry out spot purchases for extra capacity which can not be provided by Framework suppliers.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Therapeutic
Description
A placement for a child or young person with significant emotional, behavioural, or mental health needs that require a therapeutic approach to care. Foster carers will typically receive specialist training, regular therapeutic support, and access to clinical professionals to help meet the child's identified needs and promote stability and recovery.
Status
active
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
34,800,000
Amount
29,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Quality and Price on the basis of 60% Price and 40% Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
17 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
16 Dec 2030, 23:59

Options

Description
The Council has reserved the right to carry out spot purchases for extra capacity which can not be provided by Framework suppliers.
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Parent and Child
Description
A placement that accommodates a parent and their child together, where assessment, support, and monitoring are required to evaluate and develop the parent's ability to safely care for their child. Foster carers provide guidance, supervision, and practical support while contributing to formal assessments where required.
Status
active
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
34,800,000
Amount
29,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Quality and Price on the basis of 60% Price and 40% Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
17 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
16 Dec 2030, 23:59

Options

Description
The Council has reserved the right to carry out spot purchases for extra capacity which can not be provided by Framework suppliers.
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Siblings (including any discounts)
Description
A placement that accommodates two or more siblings together to maintain family relationships and support continuity of care. Foster carers are expected to meet the needs of multiple children within the same household and support positive sibling relationships whilst addressing individual needs.
Status
active
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
34,800,000
Amount
29,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Quality and Price on the basis of 60% Price and 40% Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
17 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
16 Dec 2030, 23:59

Options

Description
The Council has reserved the right to carry out spot purchases for extra capacity which can not be provided by Framework suppliers.
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Disability / Complex Health
Description
A placement for a child or young person with a physical disability, learning disability, developmental condition, chronic illness, or complex health need requiring specialist care, supervision, equipment, medical support, or additional training. Foster carers are expected to work closely with health professionals and other agencies to meet the child's assessed needs.
Status
active
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
34,800,000
Amount
29,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Quality and Price on the basis of 60% Price and 40% Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
17 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
16 Dec 2030, 23:59

Options

Description
The Council has reserved the right to carry out spot purchases for extra capacity which can not be provided by Framework suppliers.
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Enhanced Respite/ Short Term
Description
Placements within this Lot are for children and young people who require a standalone respite service, commissioned to meet an identified assessed need that cannot reasonably be met through the routine respite arrangements expected within a standard fostering placement.
Status
active
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
34,800,000
Amount
29,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Quality and Price on the basis of 60% Price and 40% Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
17 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
16 Dec 2030, 23:59

Options

Description
The Council has reserved the right to carry out spot purchases for extra capacity which can not be provided by Framework suppliers.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI61
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI61
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI61
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI61
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI61
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 6
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI61
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
081786-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
27 Aug 2026, 14:07
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
London Borough of Bromley
Id
GB-PPON-PBBG-1282-YCXD

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PBBG-1282-YCXD

Address

Street Address
Bromley Civic Centre, Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road
Locality
Bromley
Postal Code
BR1 1AD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI61

Contact

Name
Tony Oloya
Telephone
+442084617541

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Bromley · UKI61 · BR1 1AD · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI61 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

3 VERSIONS
  1. 054857-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 079927-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 081786-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·