Procurement Summary
Country: United Kingdom
Summary: At1487 Independent Foster Agencies Provision
Deadline: 14 Apr 2026
Posting Date: 14 Mar 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 137794718
Document Ref. No.: DN807169
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Tender Details
Luton, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Councils are working collaboratively to re-open and expand the Approved Provider List (APL) for Independent Fostering Agencies to serve all authorities. The APL will support the authorities to deliver suitable foster care placements at the right time, in the right location and with the right support, to improve the overall outcomes for children looked after.
We are seeking independent Foster Care provision must be in in Beds/Herts and surrounding areas eg Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire. Providers must be Ofsted registered as Good or Outstanding and act in accordance with the guidance contained in Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018) and any subsequent guidance.
This is being procured under the Light Touch Regime under Public Contract Regulations 2015 as the original APL was procured before the Procurement Act 2023 came into force.
Region(s) of supply :United Kingdom
Estimated value :N/A
Publication Date :13/03/2026
Categories :321100 - Social Community Care Supplies & Services - Children
Last Date of Submission : 14/04/2026 12:00:00
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