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# Independent Fostering Agencies Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/independent-fostering-agencies-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-05f3cc). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** London Borough of Bexley: "Independent Fostering Agencies Framework". Published status: cancelled. Framework Ceiling: £2,295,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 12 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** CANCELLED (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [London Borough of Bexley](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/london-borough-of-bexley-ons-e09000004)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £2,295,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 12 January 2026 at 23:59 GMT
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Social work services with accommodation
- **Delivery Location:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/independent-fostering-agencies-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-05f3cc#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05f3cc`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/independent-fostering-agencies-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-05f3cc#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission method:** www.londontenders.org

## Description
Independent Fostering Agencies Framework
Lot 1 - Standard Support
Lot 2 - Therapeutic Support
Lot 3 - Parent and Child

## Lots (3)
### Lot 1: standard Support
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 85311000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,700,500
- **Description:** Independent Fostering Agencies - Lot 1 - Standard Support
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2026 to 02/02/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Therapeutic Support
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 85311000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £373,200
- **Description:** Independent Fostering Agencies - Therapeutic Support
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2026 to 02/02/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Parent and Child
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 85311000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £221,300
- **Description:** Independent Fostering Agencies - Parent and Child
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2026 to 02/02/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** 1 (cancelled)

  - Supplier(s): **Not published**

  - Date: 20/01/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F081971-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-01-21T14:40:16.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-30T00:23:17.223Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05f3cc