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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender update |
| Buyer: | London Borough of Bromley |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure |
| Tender Status: | Open |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £29,000,000 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £34,800,000 |
| Release Date: | 27 August 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | 2 October 2026 |
| Enquiry Deadline: | 25 September 2026 |
| Contract Start Date: | 17 December 2026 (Estimated) |
| Contract End Date: | 16 December 2030 (Estimated) |
| Contract Duration: | 4.1 years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-06b21c |
| Notice Reference: | 081786-2026 |
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Pre-Market Engagement Notice - Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) Framework
Provision of an Independent Fostering Agency Framework in Bromley
Provision of an Independent Fostering Agency Framework in Bromley
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| Call-off method: | Both: direct call-off and mini-competition |
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
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.
Contract period: — → 16 December 2030
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.
Contract period: — → 16 December 2030
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.
Contract period: — → 16 December 2030
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.
Contract period: — → 16 December 2030
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.
Contract period: — → 16 December 2030
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.
Contract period: — → 16 December 2030
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Application Deadline
2 October 2026
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Estimated Value
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