Closed tender

West Midlands Independent Fostering Agency Framework

Details

Value
£2,750,000,000
Topic
Social work and related services
Published
13 April 2026
Submission
15 May 2026

Tender 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 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. This is a framework re-opening, and Tenderers are invited to bid for one or more of the Lots. Providers that are already on the framework can apply to be added to an additional Lot(s). Please see tender documents for more information about the 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

Timeline

  1. Completed: Tender published13 April 2026
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Submission date15 May 2026

About the buyer

Coventry City Council is a local authority serving the city of Coventry, with its own procurement service. The three councils have run this joint tendering system since 2010. That national route has applied since the Procurement Act 2023 took effect in February 2025.

Over the past 5 years, most of Coventry City Council's contract awards have been in IT services, health and social work and construction work.

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