Scope
Description
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to procure:
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN FOSTERING FRAMEWORK
and is holding a pre-market engagement event for foster care agencies who are NOT currently part of the Placements North West or BBCL Framework
at:
Family Hub Livesey
Andrew Close
Blackburn
BB2 4NU
On Thursday 23rd October 2025
09:30 - 12:30
This is an open, discussion-led event to understand the market and services that providers could potentially offer young people in Blackburn with Darwen. We would welcome input from foster care agencies who are not currently part of the Placements North West or BBCL Framework.
If you wish to attend, please complete the Microsoft Form using the link below
https://forms.office.com/e/sxUJnBAfWf
by Wednesday 22 October.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £650,000 excluding VAT
- £780,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen
Engagement
Engagement deadline
23 October 2025
Engagement process description
A pre-market engagement event will take place at:
Family Hub Livesey
Andrew Close
Blackburn
BB2 4NU
On Thursday 23rd October 2025
09:30 - 12:30
This is an open, discussion-led event to understand the market and services that providers could potentially offer children and young people in Blackburn with Darwen. We would welcome input from foster care agencies who are NOT currently part of the Placements North West or BBCL Framework.
If you wish to attend, please complete the Microsoft Form using the link below
https://forms.office.com/e/sxUJnBAfWf
by Wednesday 22nd October.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
12 January 2026
Contracting authority
Blackburn with Darwen
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYGR-1856-CVXM
10 Duke Street
Blackburn
BB2 1DH
United Kingdom
Region: UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government