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    ContractsIndependent Foster Care Services Opportunity
    Closed contract

    Independent Foster Care Services Opportunity

    Contract value
    £118m
    Closed 14 Apr 2026

    Luton, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire Councils are collaborating to reopen and expand the Approved Provider List (APL) for Independent Fostering Agencies. This APL aims to ensure that suitable foster care placements are available at the right time, in the right location, and with t

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 13 Mar 2026· 7 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Contract value
    £118m
    Closed 14 Apr 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 14 Apr 2026.

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    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£118,000,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      14 Apr 2026
      6 months ago
    • Sector
      Social Care
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

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    Closed

    Tender closed on 14 Apr 2026. Awaiting award.

    13 Mar 2026Today14 Apr 2026

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    Luton, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire Councils are collaborating to reopen and expand the Approved Provider List (APL) for Independent Fostering Agencies. This APL aims to ensure that suitable foster care placements are available at the right time, in the right location, and with the necessary support, ultimately improving outcomes for children in care. We are looking for independent foster care providers located in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and surrounding areas such as Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire, and Cambridgeshire. All providers must be registered with Ofsted and have a rating of 'Good' or 'Outstanding'. They must also comply with the guidance outlined in 'Working Together to Safeguard Children' (2018) and any subsequent updates. This reopening of the APL allows additional providers to join, as the original APL was established in 2025. The procurement process follows the Light Touch Regime under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, as the initial APL was set up prior to the Procurement Act 2023.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    30bf8244-bd1f-4682-88f3-2a92bb2645d6

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