Scope
Reference
6383
Description
This framework will consist of Agencies covering Foster Carers that can deliver Fostering Services for children aged 0-18 years and must comply with all relevant legislation and local authority policies regarding fostering and child welfare.
Total value (estimated)
- £13,770,000 excluding VAT
- £16,524,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 2 February 2030
- Possible extension to 2 February 2032
- 6 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
option of a 2 year extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Lot 1. Standard Support
Description
This framework will consist of Agencies covering Foster Carers that can deliver Fostering Services for children aged 0-18 years and must comply with all relevant legislation and local authority policies regarding fostering and child welfare. Lot 1 for Standard Support
Lot value (estimated)
- £10,203,000 excluding VAT
- £12,243,600 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Therapeutic Support
Description
This framework will consist of Agencies covering Foster Carers that can deliver Fostering Services for children aged 0-18 years and must comply with all relevant legislation and local authority policies regarding fostering and child welfare. Lot 2 - Therapeutic Support
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,239,200 excluding VAT
- £2,687,040 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Parent and Child
Description
This framework will consist of Agencies covering Foster Carers that can deliver Fostering Services for children aged 0-18 years and must comply with all relevant legislation and local authority policies regarding fostering and child welfare. Lot 3 - Parent and Child
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,327,800 excluding VAT
- £1,593,360 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
17 November 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Competitive flexible procedure description
restricted process
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Light touch contract - no minimum
Contracting authority
London Borough of Bexley
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPHT-3331-XPPM
Civic Offices Watling Street
Bexleyheath
DA67AT
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@bexley.gov.uk
Region: UKI51 - Bexley and Greenwich
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government