Independent Foster Agencies (IFA) Framework
London Borough of CroydonEstimated Value
Up to £69,900,000
Deadline
18 January 2016
Published
8 February 2017
Type
services
Overview
The contract award has resulted in the establishment of a Framework Agreement for the delivery of independentfostering placements for looked after children for a term for a term of three (3) years with an option to extend fora further one (1) year. The comissioning of high quality Independent Fostering services through Agencies on the Framework will assistthe Council in meeting it's statutory duty stipulated in Section 20 of the Children Act 1989, that is to ensure Children Looked After are accomodated in the most appropriate way. The proposed Framework Agreeementwill assist the Council in achieving this by improving access to high quality placements and creating greatercompetition in the social care market.
Regulations cited
- Children Act 1989
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- 1
KPMS (UK) LIMITED
1 contract wonlatest 28 Sept 2026£2m
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- 2
Kingston Centre for Independent Living Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 25 Jun 2025£2m
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- 3
St Christopher’s Fellowship
1 contract wonlatest 3 Apr 2025£1m
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- 4
Carers First
1 contract wonlatest 20 Mar 2025£3m
total awarded
- 5
Mind In Croydon
1 contract wonlatest 20 Mar 2025£3m
total awarded
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London Borough of CroydonKey Dates
Published
8 February 2017
Submission deadline
18 January 2016
Notice type
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