Buyer Name: London Borough of Bexley
Buyer Address: Civic Offices Watling Street, Bexleyheath, UKI51, DA67AT, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement@bexley.gov.uk
Independent Fostering Agencies Framework
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
selective
selective
Value
2295000.0 GBP
Gross: 2295000 GBP
2295000.0 GBP
Gross: 2295000 GBP
Published
11 Dec 2025, 12:59
11 Dec 2025, 12:59
Deadline
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Contract Start
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Contract End
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Category
services
services
CPV
85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Region
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Awarded To
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Description
Independent Fostering Agencies Framework Lot 1 - Standard Support Lot 2 - Therapeutic Support Lot 3 - Parent and Child
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Opportunity Context
More Information Links
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081971-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: standard Support
Lot Description: Independent Fostering Agencies - Lot 1 - Standard Support
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 1,700,500
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,700,500
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-02-02T23:59:59Z
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): quality (60%)
Lot Title: Therapeutic Support
Lot Description: Independent Fostering Agencies - Therapeutic Support
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 373,200
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 373,200
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 2 Contract End: 2030-02-02T23:59:59Z
Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): quality (60%)
Lot Title: Parent and Child
Lot Description: Independent Fostering Agencies - Parent and Child
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Value: GBP 221,300
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 221,300
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 3 Contract End: 2030-02-02T23:59:59Z
Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): quality (60%)
Documents
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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