Coming up· published 20 May 2026
Independent Fostering Agency Framework
London Borough of Bromley · Bromley, London
London Borough of Bromley is planning Independent Fostering Agency Framework. It is a framework for other health and social care in Bromley.
Source: Find a Tender, published 20 May 2026. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.
Key dates
2026
Pipeline notice published
UK1 - Pipeline Notice · 12:19
View notice2026
Tender notice expected
Date given in the buyer's earlier notice
2026
Contract starts
Next
2030
Contract ends
4 years after it starts
About this tender
In brief
London Borough of Bromley is planning Independent Fostering Agency Framework. It is a framework for other health and social care in Bromley. The buyer has published an early notice. It gives providers time to prepare before the tender opens. The estimated value is £27,160,000. The contract runs from 31 August 2026 to 31 August 2030. It lasts 4 years.
It is run as an open procedure. The buyer marks it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Find a Tender published it on 20 May 2026. The notice number is 046359-2026. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-069d5d.
Summary of the contracting process
The London Borough of Bromley has announced a planned procurement process for the "Independent Fostering Agency Framework." This falls under the services category, specifically targeting social work and related services, identified by CPV code 85300000. The procurement process follows an open procedure with a projected framework value between £27,160,000 and £32,592,000.
The contract is planned to commence on 1st September 2026, ending on 31st August 2030, covering the UKI61 region, which includes Bromley. A full notice is expected to be published by 1st July 2026, providing further details about the tender.
The open procedure allows for broad participation, making it particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) aiming to expand their portfolio within local government contracting.
The notice in full
NOTE: Not a live tender opportunity. This is a Pipeline Notice for information only. All information is estimated and subject to change, including any indicative dates, values or tender routes.
Framework for calling off independent fostering placements for children and young people.
Lots: no lot details came through with this notice. The official notice and the tender pack have the full breakdown.
Key facts
Contract
- Service
- Other health and social care
- Procurement type
- Framework
- Category
- Services
- Contract period
- 31 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2030 (4 years)
- Suitable for
- Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs); Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Procedure
- Notice type
- UK1 - Pipeline Notice
- Procurement method
- Open
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Current stage
- Planning
- Stages so far
- Planning
- Published on
- Find a Tender Service
Not stated in the notice: awardee scale.
Values
- Tender value
- £27,160,000
Not stated in the notice: lots value, awards value, contracts value.
Status
- Tender
- Planned
- Lots
- Planned
Not stated in the notice: awards, contracts.
References
- Find a Tender notice
- 046359-2026
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-069d5d
- CPV code
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- CPV division
- 85 - Health and social work services
Location
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Town
- Bromley
- Postcode
- BR1 1DP
- Electoral ward
- Bromley Town
- Constituency
- Bromley and Biggin Hill
- Delivery area
- Bromley
- Region
- London
- Sub-region
- Bromley
- Area
- Outer London - South
- Country
- England
Buyer
Contracting authority
- Organisation
- London Borough of Bromley
- Category
- Services
- Address
- Bromley, BR1 1DP · London · England
Not stated in the notice: contact, phone.
Documents and links
Questions about Independent Fostering Agency Framework
When will the Independent Fostering Agency Framework tender open?
London Borough of Bromley has not yet given a date for the tender notice. An early notice is the time to answer any market engagement questions and gather the evidence a bid will need.
How much is the Independent Fostering Agency Framework contract worth?
The estimated value is £27,160,000. The contract runs from 31 August 2026 to 31 August 2030 (4 years).
Who is the buyer for Independent Fostering Agency Framework?
London Borough of Bromley, based in Bromley, London.
How do I bid for Independent Fostering Agency Framework?
Register on the buyer's portal named in the notice, download the tender pack and check every condition of participation before you start writing. The buyer has marked it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Care Sync Experts writes and reviews care tender bids from £1,500 + VAT.
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What to do next
- Read the early notice in full.
- Answer any market engagement questions.
- Gather your evidence and case studies now.
- Check your policies are up to date.
- Watch for the tender notice.
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