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# Provision of an Independent Fostering Agency Framework in Bromley

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-an-independent-fostering-agency-framework-in-bromley-ocds-h6vhtk-06b21c). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** London Borough of Bromley: "Provision of an Independent Fostering Agency Framework in Bromley". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £29,000,000. 6 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 2 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST. Published submission portal: procontract.due-north.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [London Borough of Bromley](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/london-borough-of-bromley-ons-e09000006)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £29,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 2 October 2026 at 23:59 BST
- **Lots:** 6
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Health and social work services
- **Delivery Location:** UKI61
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 4 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-an-independent-fostering-agency-framework-in-bromley-ocds-h6vhtk-06b21c#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06b21c`

## 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/provision-of-an-independent-fostering-agency-framework-in-bromley-ocds-h6vhtk-06b21c#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [procontract.due-north.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprocontract.due-north.com%2FProjectManagement%2FProjectDashboard%3FprojectId%3D88f28597-767c-f111-813c-005056b64545)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-an-independent-fostering-agency-framework-in-bromley-ocds-h6vhtk-06b21c#participate

## Description
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

## Lots (6)
### Lot 1: Standard
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £29,000,000
- **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 lev...
- **Contract Period:** 17/12/2026 to 16/12/2030

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: Therapeutic
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £29,000,000
- **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 ...
- **Contract Period:** 17/12/2026 to 16/12/2030

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 3: Parent and Child
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £29,000,000
- **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 prac...
- **Contract Period:** 17/12/2026 to 16/12/2030

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 4: Siblings (including any discounts)
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £29,000,000
- **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 rela...
- **Contract Period:** 17/12/2026 to 16/12/2030

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 5: Disability / Complex Health
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £29,000,000
- **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. Fost...
- **Contract Period:** 17/12/2026 to 16/12/2030

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 6: Enhanced Respite/ Short Term
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £29,000,000
- **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 ...
- **Contract Period:** 17/12/2026 to 16/12/2030

- **Options published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F079927-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-08-27T13:07:36.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-25T01:06:02.821Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06b21c