Procurement

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