Official UK procurement notice
Independent Fostering Agencies (call off)
Authority: Hampshire County Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionHampshire County Council's Children Services Directorate is seeking to commission a range of IFA (independent fostering agencies) to support our looked after children cohort.
This is a multi lot call off which will cover 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
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.
The call off will be open across the life of the contract so new suppliers can apply to join at any time and existing suppliers can apply for additional lots. Suppliers wishing to add lots should resubmit through intend updating their award questionnaire to select the additional lot(s) they are applying for and including an additional copy of the pricing schedule which only includes the new lot(s) and is clearly dated in the title. This is to ensure there is no confusion around pricing for existing lots. The Council will endeavour to evaluate new submissions and submissions for additional lots within 3 weeks.
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1Awarded
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Award under framework
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Light touch regime
- Commercial structure
- Call-off under a framework
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 11 Mar 2026, 09:02 GMT
- Last source update
- 7 Sept 2026, 16:34 BST
- Authority reference
CS28607- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-084591- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0666e4Find a Tender
- Call-off under framework Independent Fostering Agencies
Notice history
34 events · 30 releases on Find a Tender · since 11 Mar 2026- First award notice published11 Mar 2026, 09:02 GMT
- Contract award notice published18 Mar 2026, 21:02 GMTUK6
- Contract award notice published18 Mar 2026, 21:10 GMTUK6
- Contract award notice published18 Mar 2026, 21:16 GMTUK6
- Contract award notice published22 Mar 2026, 06:47 GMTUK6
- Contract award notice published22 Mar 2026, 06:51 GMTUK6
- Contract award notice published22 Mar 2026, 06:55 GMTUK6
- Contract award notice published22 Mar 2026, 06:59 GMTUK6
- Contract award notice published22 Mar 2026, 07:02 GMTUK6
- Contract award notice published22 Mar 2026, 07:06 GMTUK6
- Contract award notice published22 Mar 2026, 07:09 GMTUK6
- Contract award notice published22 Mar 2026, 07:13 GMTUK6
- Contract award notice published22 Mar 2026, 07:16 GMTUK6
- Contract award notice published22 Mar 2026, 07:19 GMTUK6
- Contract signature expected31 Mar 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract award notice published16 Jul 2026, 09:21 BSTUK6
- Contract award notice published16 Jul 2026, 09:48 BSTUK6
- Contract details notice published17 Jul 2026, 12:45 BSTUK7
- Contract details notice published17 Jul 2026, 12:51 BSTUK7
- Contract details notice published17 Jul 2026, 12:56 BSTUK7
- Contract details notice published17 Jul 2026, 13:01 BSTUK7
- Contract details notice published17 Jul 2026, 13:04 BSTUK7
- Contract details notice published17 Jul 2026, 13:07 BSTUK7
- Contract details notice published17 Jul 2026, 13:12 BSTUK7
- Contract details notice published17 Jul 2026, 13:16 BSTUK7
- Contract details notice published17 Jul 2026, 13:19 BSTUK7
- Contract details notice published17 Jul 2026, 13:22 BSTUK7
- Contract details notice published17 Jul 2026, 13:25 BSTUK7
- Contract signature expected20 Jul 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract award notice published7 Sept 2026, 12:18 BSTUK6
- Contract award notice published7 Sept 2026, 12:59 BSTUK6
- Contract award notice published7 Sept 2026, 14:17 BSTUK6
- Contract details notice published7 Sept 2026, 16:34 BSTUK7
- Contract signature expected14 Sept 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
Routine re-releases (30)
- 2026-07: 13 releases · 16 Jul 2026, 17 Jul 2026
- 2026-03: 14 releases · 11 Mar 2026, 22 Mar 2026
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family First FosteringSMEIndependent Fostering Agencies (call off)- Standard Foster Placements -Family First Fostering14 Sept 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034Extensions: A further period or periods of up to four(4) years (each such extension together with any such extensions, being the "Extension Period"), up to a maximum Agreement Period of eight (8) years. | £3,250,000 | 7 Aug 2026 | Awarded |
| The Adolescent and Children's Trust (TACT)SMEVCSEIndependent Fostering Agencies (call off) - The Adolescent & Children's Trust14 Sept 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034Extensions: A further period or periods of up to four(4) years (each such extension together with any such extensions, being the "Extension Period"), up to a maximum Agreement Period of eight (8) years. | £3,250,000 | 7 Aug 2026 | Awarded |
| Fusion Fostering LimitedSMEIndependent Fostering Agencies (call off) - Standard Foster Placements - Fusion Fostering Limited14 Sept 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034Extensions: A further period or periods of up to four (4) years (each such extension together with any such extensions, being the "Extension Period"), up to a maximum Agreement Period of eight (8) years. | £3,250,000 | 7 Aug 2026 | Awarded |
| Blue Sky Fostering LimitedSMEIndependent Fostering Agencies (call off)- Standard Foster Placements -BLUE SKY FOSTERING LIMITED21 Jul 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034Extensions: A further period or periods of up to four (4) years (each such extension together with any such extensions, being the "Extension Period"), up to a maximum Agreement Period of eight (8) years. RE: CONTRACT VALUE - There is no guarantee of work for any supplier, individual placements will be made according to the process set out in the specification. While the maximum spend on this lot is £120,000,000 the Council cannot guarantee how much will be awarded to any individual supplier and has therefore set the value on the notice at £0 to reflect this | — | 6 Jul 2026 | Awarded |
| Banya Family Placement LtdSMEIndependent Fostering Agencies (call off)- Standard Foster Placements -BANYA FAMILY PLACEMENT AGENCY LIMITED21 Jul 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034Extensions: A further period or periods of up to four (4) years (each such extension together with any such extensions, being the "Extension Period"), up to a maximum Agreement Period of eight (8) years. RE: CONTRACT VALUE - There is no guarantee of work for any supplier, individual placements will be made according to the process set out in the specification. While the maximum spend on this lot is £120,000,000 the Council cannot guarantee how much will be awarded to any individual supplier and has therefore set the value on the notice at £0 to reflect this | — | 6 Jul 2026 | Awarded |
| Brighter Futures Foster Care LtdIndependent Fostering Agencies (call off)- Standard Foster Placements - Brighter Futures Foster Care Ltd1 Apr 2026 – 30 Mar 2030 · up to 30 Mar 2034Extensions: A further period or periods of up to four (4) years (each such extension together with any such extensions, being the "Extension Period"), up to a maximum Agreement Period of eight (8) years. RE: CONTRACT VALUE - There is no guarantee of work for any supplier, individual placements will be made according to the process set out in the specification. While the maximum spend on this call off is £120,000,000 the Council cannot guarantee how much will be awarded to any individual supplier and has therefore set the value on the notice at £0 to reflect this | — | 24 Feb 2026 | Awarded |
| Orange Grove Fostercare LtdSMEIndependent Fostering Agencies (call off)- Standard Foster Placements - ORANGE GROVE FOSTERCARE LTD1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034Extensions: A further period or periods of up to four (4) years (each such extension together with any such extensions, being the "Extension Period"), up to a maximum Agreement Period of eight (8) years. RE: CONTRACT VALUE - There is no guarantee of work for any supplier, individual placements will be made according to the process set out in the specification. While the maximum spend on this lot is £120,000,000 the Council cannot guarantee how much will be awarded to any individual supplier and has therefore set the value on the notice at £0 to reflect this | — | 24 Feb 2026 | Awarded |
| The Children's Family TrustSMEIndependent Fostering Agencies (call off)- Standard Foster Placements - CHILDREN'S FAMILY TRUST(THE)1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034Extensions: A further period or periods of up to four (4) years (each such extension together with any such extensions, being the "Extension Period"), up to a maximum Agreement Period of eight (8) years. RE: CONTRACT VALUE - There is no guarantee of work for any supplier, individual placements will be made according to the process set out in the specification. While the maximum spend on this lot is £120,000,000 the Council cannot guarantee how much will be awarded to any individual supplier and has therefore set the value on the notice at £0 to reflect this | — | 24 Feb 2026 | Awarded |
| SUNBEAM FOSTERING AGENCY LIMITEDSMEIndependent Fostering Agencies (call off)- Standard Foster Placements - SUNBEAM FOSTERING AGENCYLIMITED1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034Extensions: A further period or periods of up to four (4) years (each such extension together with any such extensions, being the "Extension Period"), up to a maximum Agreement Period of eight (8) years. RE: CONTRACT VALUE - There is no guarantee of work for any supplier, individual placements will be made according to the process set out in the specification. While the maximum spend on this lot is £120,000,000 the Council cannot guarantee how much will be awarded to any individual supplier and has therefore set the value on the notice at £0 to reflect this | — | 24 Feb 2026 | Awarded |
| Lotus Foster Care LtdSMEIndependent Fostering Agencies (call off)- Standard Foster Placements - LOTUS FOSTER CARE LTD1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034Extensions: A further period or periods of up to four (4) years (each such extension together with any such extensions, being the "Extension Period"), up to a maximum Agreement Period of eight (8) years. RE: CONTRACT VALUE - There is no guarantee of work for any supplier, individual placements will be made according to the process set out in the specification. While the maximum spend on this lot is £120,000,000 the Council cannot guarantee how much will be awarded to any individual supplier and has therefore set the value on the notice at £0 to reflect this | — | 24 Feb 2026 | Awarded |
| Action for ChildrenIndependent Fostering Agencies (call off)- Standard Foster Placements - Action for Children1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034Extensions: A further period or periods of up to four (4) years (each such extension together with any such extensions, being the "Extension Period"), up to a maximum Agreement Period of eight (8) years. RE: CONTRACT VALUE - There is no guarantee of work for any supplier, individual placements will be made according to the process set out in the specification. While the maximum spend on this lot is £120,000,000 the Council cannot guarantee how much will be awarded to any individual supplier and has therefore set the value on the notice at £0 to reflect this | — | 24 Feb 2026 | Awarded |
| Capstone Foster Care South WestSMEIndependent Fostering Agencies (call off)- Standard Foster Placements - CAPSTONE FOSTER CARE (SOUTHWEST) LIMITED1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034Extensions: A further period or periods of up to four (4) years (each such extension together with any such extensions, being the "Extension Period"), up to a maximum Agreement Period of eight (8) years. RE: CONTRACT VALUE - There is no guarantee of work for any supplier, individual placements will be made according to the process set out in the specification. While the maximum spend on this call off is £120,000,000 the Council cannot guarantee how much will be awarded to any individual supplier and has therefore set the value on the notice at £0 to reflect this | — | 24 Feb 2026 | Awarded |
| Compass Fostering South LimitedSMEIndependent Fostering Agencies (call off)- Standard Foster Placements - COMPASS FOSTERING SOUTH LIMITED1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034Extensions: A further period or periods of up to four (4) years (each such extension together with any such extensions, being the "Extension Period"), up to a maximum Agreement Period of eight (8) years. RE: CONTRACT VALUE - There is no guarantee of work for any supplier, individual placements will be made according to the process set out in the specification. While the maximum spend on this call off is £120,000,000 the Council cannot guarantee how much will be awarded to any individual supplier and has therefore set the value on the notice at £0 to reflect this | — | 24 Feb 2026 | Awarded |
| Family Placement.com LtdContract 1. Independent Fostering Agencies (call off)- Standard Foster Placements - FAMILY PLACEMENT.COM LIMITED1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034Extensions: A further period or periods of up to four (4) years (each such extension together with any such extensions, being the "Extension Period"), up to a maximum Agreement Period of eight (8) years. RE: CONTRACT VALUE - There is no guarantee of work for any supplier, individual placements will be made according to the process set out in the specification. While the maximum spend on this call off is £120,000,000 the Council cannot guarantee how much will be awarded to any individual supplier and has therefore set the value on the notice at £0 to reflect this | — | 24 Feb 2026 | Awarded |
| Five Rivers Child Care LtdVCSEIndependent Fostering Agencies (call off)- Standard Foster Placements - FIVE RIVERS CHILD CARE LIMITED1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034Extensions: A further period or periods of up to four (4) years (each such extension together with any such extensions, being the "Extension Period"), up to a maximum Agreement Period of eight (8) years. RE: CONTRACT VALUE - There is no guarantee of work for any supplier, individual placements will be made according to the process set out in the specification. While the maximum spend on this lot is £120,000,000 the Council cannot guarantee how much will be awarded to any individual supplier and has therefore set the value on the notice at £0 to reflect this | — | 24 Feb 2026 | Awarded |
4 further award records carry no date or value.
Contracts
Independent Fostering Agencies (call off)- Standard Foster Placements - Action for Children · Action for Children
- Signed
- 7 Sept 2026
- Value
- £3,250,000
- Period
- 7 Sept 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- A further period or periods of up to four (4) years (each such extension together with any such extensions, being the "Extension Period"), up to a maximum Agreement Period of eight (8) years.
Independent Fostering Agencies (call off)- Standard Foster Placements -Brighter Futures Foster Care Ltd · Brighter Futures Foster Care Ltd
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2026
- Value
- £3,250,000
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 30 Mar 2030 · up to 30 Mar 2034 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- A further period or periods of up to four(4) years (each such extension together with any such extensions, being the "Extension Period"), up to a maximum Agreement Period of eight (8) years.
Independent Fostering Agencies (call off)- Standard Foster Placements - ORANGE GROVE FOSTERCARE LTD · Orange Grove Fostercare LtdSME
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2026
- Value
- £3,250,000
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- A further period or periods of up to four(4) years (each such extension together with any such extensions, being the "Extension Period"), up to a maximum Agreement Period of eight (8) years.
Independent Fostering Agencies (call off)- Standard Foster Placements - CHILDREN'S FAMILY TRUST(THE) · The Children's Family TrustSME
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2026
- Value
- £3,250,000
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- A further period or periods of up to four(4) years (each such extension together with any such extensions, being the "Extension Period"), up to a maximum Agreement Period of eight (8) years.
Independent Fostering Agencies (call off)- Standard Foster Placements - LOTUS FOSTER CARE LTD · Lotus Foster Care LtdSME
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2026
- Value
- £3,250,000
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- A further period or periods of up to four(4) years (each such extension together with any such extensions, being the "Extension Period"), up to a maximum Agreement Period of eight (8) years.
Independent Fostering Agencies (call off)- Standard Foster Placements - CAPSTONE FOSTER CARE (SOUTHWEST) LIMITED · Capstone Foster Care South WestSME
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2026
- Value
- £3,250,000
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- A further period or periods of up to four (4) years (each such extension together with any such extensions, being the "Extension Period"), up to a maximum Agreement Period of eight (8) years.
Independent Fostering Agencies (call off)- Standard Foster Placements - COMPASS FOSTERING SOUTH LIMITED · Compass Fostering South LimitedSME
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2026
- Value
- £3,250,000
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- A further period or periods of up to four (4) years (each such extension together with any such extensions, being the "Extension Period"), up to a maximum Agreement Period of eight (8) years.
Independent Fostering Agencies (call off)- Standard Foster Placements - FAMILY PLACEMENT.COM LIMITED · Family Placement.com Ltd
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2026
- Value
- £3,250,000
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- A further period or periods of up to four(4) years (each such extension together with any such extensions, being the "Extension Period"), up to a maximum Agreement Period of eight (8) years.
Independent Fostering Agencies (call off)- Standard Foster Placements - FIVE RIVERS CHILD CARE LIMITED · Five Rivers Child Care LtdVCSE
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2026
- Value
- £3,250,000
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- A further period or periods of up to four(4) years (each such extension together with any such extensions, being the "Extension Period"), up to a maximum Agreement Period of eight (8) years.
Independent Fostering Agencies (call off)- Standard Foster Placements - FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES LIMITED
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2026
- Value
- £3,250,000
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- A further period or periods of up to four(4) years (each such extension together with any such extensions, being the "Extension Period"), up to a maximum Agreement Period of eight (8) years.
Independent Fostering Agencies (call off)- Standard Foster Placements - FOSTERING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2026
- Value
- £3,250,000
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- A further period or periods of up to four(4) years (each such extension together with any such extensions, being the "Extension Period"), up to a maximum Agreement Period of eight (8) years.
Independent Fostering Agencies (call off)- Standard Foster Placements - THE NATIONAL FOSTERING AGENCYLIMITED
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2026
- Value
- £3,250,000
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- A further period or periods of up to four(4) years (each such extension together with any such extensions, being the "Extension Period"), up to a maximum Agreement Period of eight (8) years.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
19 commercial parties on the notice- ACTION FOR CHILDRENAwarded supplier
- BANYA FAMILY PLACEMENT AGENCY LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- BLUE SKY FOSTERING LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- BRIGHTER FUTURES FOSTER CARE LTDAwarded supplier
- CAPSTONE FOSTER CARE (SOUTH WEST) LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- CHILDREN'S FAMILY TRUST(THE)Awarded supplier
- COMPASS FOSTERING SOUTH LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- FAMILY FIRST FOSTERING LTDAwarded supplier
- FAMILY PLACEMENT.COM LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- FIVE RIVERS CHILD CARE LIMITEDAwarded supplier
Show 9 more suppliers
- FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- FOSTERING SOLUTIONS LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- FUSION FOSTERING LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- LIBERTY FOSTER CARE LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- LOTUS FOSTER CARE LTDAwarded supplier
- ORANGE GROVE FOSTERCARE LTDAwarded supplier
- SUNBEAM FOSTERING AGENCY LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- THE NATIONAL FOSTERING AGENCY LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- The Adolescent & Children's TrustAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (32)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Show 22 more notices
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
2 further documents are listed in the JSON mirror.