Fosterlink Service - Foster Carer Recruitment
- Department for Education
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03e1a1
Description
The Department for Education has appointed a contractor for the provision of Fosterlink Service. The successful contractor will be responsible for developing, co-ordination and managing Fosterlink a support service for Local Authority (LA) fostering service providers, which will offer in-depth diagnostic support specifically focused on their recruitment and approval practices, with the aim of providing bespoke recommendations for improvement, alongside building a strong evidence base on which to share good practice nationally.
The initial contract term will be 16 months. The contract is expected to commence on the 01 December 2023 and run until 31 March 2025. There will be an option to extend its term for an additional period of 12 months. The optional extension will be subject to supplier contract performance, the requirements of the Department, the outcomes of the upcoming Spending Review and the steers of the party in leadership following the General Election at the end of 2024.
Notices
F14: Corrigendum notice for changes or additional information
- Notice identifier
- 2025/S 000-012271
- Published
- 1 April 2025, 2:07pm
F20: Modification notice
- Notice identifier
- 2024/S 000-039767
- Published
- 10 December 2024, 2:24pm
F03: Contract award notice
- Notice identifier
- 2024/S 000-001892
- Published
- 19 January 2024, 11:52am
F02: Contract notice
- Notice identifier
- 2023/S 000-027699
- Published
- 19 September 2023, 6:49pm
F01: Prior information notice
- Notice identifier
- 2023/S 000-020154
- Published
- 13 July 2023, 3:54pm