West Midlands Independent Fostering Agency Framework

A Contract Award Notice
by COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
10 year (est.)
Value
£3B
Sector
HEALTH
Published
26 May 2026
Delivery
To 25 May 2036 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Related Terms

Location

Coventry

Geochart for 2 buyers and 3 suppliers

2 buyers

3 suppliers

Description

This framework is for the provision of foster care services across the West Midlands region. Coventry City Council is the lead local authority for this regional framework, which can be accessed by the 14 West Midland Local Authorities/Trusts. The West Midlands Regional Independent Fostering Agency Framework remains the primary means by which foster care homes are sourced in the region from the independent market. Over 80% of placements were made via the previous framework. Therefore this framework is central to the West Midlands Local Authorities and Children's Trusts' strategy for securing sufficient foster homes to meet need in the coming years. The initial term of the Framework is for the period of 4 years from commencement but may be extended, by mutual agreement by 2 increments of 3 years. This Contract Award Notice is in relation to the framework re-opening published on 17th October 2025.

Lot Division

1 Standard Foster Care placements

Lot 1 is for the provision of Standard Foster Care placements
2 Enhanced Foster Care

Lot 2 is for the provision of Enhanced Foster Care placements
3 Specialist Foster Care

Lot 3 is for the provision of Specialist Foster Care placements
4 Parent and Child Foster Care

Lot 4 is for the provision of Parent and Child Foster Care placements

Award Detail

1 Lotus Foster Care (Greenford)
  • Num offers: 4
  • Value: £2,750,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
2 Progress Childrens Services (Wolverhampton)
  • Num offers: 4
  • Value: £2,750,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
3 Stchristophers Fellowship (London)
  • Num offers: 4
  • Value: £2,750,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.

Renewal Options

The initial term of the Framework is for the period of 4 years from commencement but may be extended, by mutual agreement by 2 increments of 3 years

Award Criteria

Mandatory criteria _
Pricing _

CPV Codes

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services

Indicators

  • Options are available.
  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Reference

  • FTS 048432-2026

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