AT1487 Independent Foster Agencies Provision - MEET THE BUYER
A Pre-Procurement Notice
by LUTON COUNCIL
- Source
- Contracts Finder
- Type
- Future Contract ()
- Duration
- 9 year
- Value
- £118M
- Sector
- HEALTH
- Published
- 19 Feb 2026
- Delivery
- 06 Jun 2026 to 31 Mar 2035
- Deadline
- 23 Feb 2026 23:59
Related Terms
Location
1 buyer
- Luton Council Luton
Description
Luton, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Councils are working collaboratively to re-open and expand the Approved Provider List (APL) for Independent Fostering Agencies to serve all authorities. The APL will support the authorities to deliver suitable foster care placements at the right time, in the right location and with the right support, to improve the overall outcomes for children looked after. We are seeking independent Foster Care provision in Beds/Herts and surrounding areas eg Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire. Providers must be Ofsted registered as Good or Outstanding and act in accordance with the guidance contained in Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018) and any subsequent guidance.
CPV Codes
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
Indicators
- Contract is suitable for SMEs.
- Contract is suitable for VCOs.
Other Information
If you would like to attend the Meet the Buyer Microsoft Teams event on 24th February 2026 from 10.30-11.30am, please email Caroline.sturman@luton.gov.uk and you will be sent an invite. Please note if you are already a member of the APL you do not need to re-apply. Advert https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3c52cbae-660b-f111-813c-005056...
Reference
- LUTON001-DN807169-68112812
- CF 8ea54781-e1dd-4d38-a925-78027b4494a4