Provision of an Independent Fostering Agency Framework in Bromley
The London Borough of Bromley is inviting tenders from potential providers with the relevant experience and technical ability to join a closed Framework to deliver Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) Services for Children Looked After (CLA), as more specifically described in the Specification document and other associated tender documents. The Tender will be run on the London Tenders Portal also known as Proactis
Buyer
London Borough of Bromley
Value
£29,000,000
Published
21 Aug 2026
Closes
2 Oct 2026
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
Bromley
Procurement method
Open
Category
Services
Contract starts
Not provided
Contract ends
Not provided
CPV classifications
85000000
Health and social work services
Lots
Lot 1 Standard
£29,000,000
A placement for a child or young person whose needs can be met through mainstream fostering support. The child may have experienced trauma, neglect, abuse, or family breakdown, but does not require specialist therapeutic interventions or enhanced levels of care beyond those ordinarily provided within a fostering placement.
Delivery: UKI61 · United Kingdom
Lot 2 Therapeutic
£29,000,000
A placement for a child or young person with significant emotional, behavioural, or mental health needs that require a therapeutic approach to care. Foster carers will typically receive specialist training, regular therapeutic support, and access to clinical professionals to help meet the child's identified needs and promote stability and recovery.
Delivery: UKI61 · United Kingdom
Lot 3 Parent and Child
£29,000,000
A placement that accommodates a parent and their child together, where assessment, support, and monitoring are required to evaluate and develop the parent's ability to safely care for their child. Foster carers provide guidance, supervision, and practical support while contributing to formal assessments where required.
Delivery: UKI61 · United Kingdom
Lot 4 Siblings (including any discounts)
£29,000,000
A placement that accommodates two or more siblings together to maintain family relationships and support continuity of care. Foster carers are expected to meet the needs of multiple children within the same household and support positive sibling relationships whilst addressing individual needs.
Delivery: UKI61 · United Kingdom
Lot 5 Disability / Complex Health
£29,000,000
A placement for a child or young person with a physical disability, learning disability, developmental condition, chronic illness, or complex health need requiring specialist care, supervision, equipment, medical support, or additional training. Foster carers are expected to work closely with health professionals and other agencies to meet the child's assess...
Delivery: UKI61 · United Kingdom
Lot 6 Enhanced Respite/ Short Term
£29,000,000
Placements within this Lot are for children and young people who require a standalone respite service, commissioned to meet an identified assessed need that cannot reasonably be met through the routine respite arrangements expected within a standard fostering placement.
Delivery: UKI61 · United Kingdom
Documents
Unlock document linkTender notice on Find a Tender
21 Aug 2026
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Tender notice on Find a Tender
27 Aug 2026
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
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