West Midlands Independent Fostering Agency Framework

Description

This framework is for the provision of foster care services across the West Midlands region. The current West Midlands Fostering Framework, led by Sandwell Children's Trust commenced in April 2020 and has been extended until the 30th September 2024. Coventry City Council is the lead local authority for the new framework, which can be accessed by the 14 West Midlands 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 are made via the current framework. Renewing the framework is therefore central to the West Midlands Local Authorities and Children's Trusts' strategy for securing sufficient foster homes to meet need in the coming years. Please see tender documents for more information about the new framework, of which can be downloaded from Coventry City Council's e-tendering website www.csw-jets.co.uk. Please note each Independent Fostering Agency must submit their own individual tender (associated with their Ofsted unique reference number) and bids will not be accepted from umbrella organisations with multiple Independent Fostering Agencies e.g. covering different regional areas. Lot 1: Standard Foster Care Lot 1 is for the provision of Standard Foster Care placements Lot 2: Enhanced Foster Care Lot 2 is for the provision of Enhanced Foster Care placements Lot 3: Specialist Foster Care Lot 3 is for the provision of Specialist Foster Care placements Lot 4: Parent and Child Foster Care Lot 4 is for the provision of Parent and Child Foster Care placements