Childrens Services - Fostering/Residential Contracts

Powys County Council is overseeing the public procurement process for the "Childrens Services - Fostering/Residential Contracts" scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026, with a completion date set for 1st April 2030. The process is currently in the planning stage, with an amendment note indicating that the procurement opportunity is not proceeding. This project falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services and is based in the UK's Powys region (UKL24).

The initiative follows a "light touch" regime under legislation 2023/54 and was planned to be announced with notices expected until 21st October 2025. The tender offers potential growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that operate within the health and social work services sector. Specifically, businesses specialising in fostering and residential care services would have been well-suited to engage with this contract, fostering further regional economic development and partnerships within the public health sector.

However, interested parties are advised to stay informed about similar future opportunities as this specific procurement process is not proceeding.