Estimated Value
Up to £3,250,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
7 September 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Hampshire County Council's Children Services Directorate is seeking to commission a range of IFA (independent fostering agencies) to support our looked after children cohort. The call off will be open across the life of the contract so new suppliers can apply to join at any time and existing suppliers can apply for additional lots.
Suppliers wishing to add lots should resubmit through intend updating their award questionnaire to select the additional lot(s) they are applying for and including an additional copy of the pricing schedule which only includes the new lot(s) and is clearly dated in the title. This is to ensure there is no confusion around pricing for existing lots. The Council will endeavour to evaluate new submissions and submissions for additional lots within 3 weeks.
Contact & helpdesk
This is a multi lot call off which will cover fostering arrangements for; • Standard Foster Placements including Respite • Parent & Child Foster Placements • Children with Complex/Challenging Behaviours • Children with Disabilities/Complex Healthcare Needs • Separated Children The priority of any arrangements will be to secure Hampshire placements for Hampshire children and Young People to support with their education, training, contact, and in order to maintain other existing support networks such as friends and other family members.
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Award Details
Brighter Futures Foster Care Limited
£0
ACTION FOR CHILDREN
£0
LOTUS FOSTER CARE LTD
£0
SUNBEAM FOSTERING AGENCY LIMITED
£0
CHILDREN'S FAMILY TRUST(THE)
£0
ORANGE GROVE FOSTERCARE LTD
£0
THE NATIONAL FOSTERING AGENCY LIMITED
£0
LIBERTY FOSTER CARE LIMITED
£0
FOSTERING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
£0
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES LIMITED
£0
FIVE RIVERS CHILD CARE LIMITED
£0
FAMILY PLACEMENT.COM LIMITED
£0
COMPASS FOSTERING SOUTH LIMITED
£0
CAPSTONE FOSTER CARE (SOUTH WEST) LIMITED
£0
BRIGHTER FUTURES FOSTER CARE LTD
£3,250,000
BANYA FAMILY PLACEMENT AGENCY LIMITED
£0
BLUE SKY FOSTERING LIMITED
£0
FUSION FOSTERING LIMITED
£3,250,000
The Adolescent & Children's Trust
£3,250,000
FAMILY FIRST FOSTERING LTD
£3,250,000
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
B & M CLARK (BUILDERS) LIMITED
£950,059
total awarded
- 2
VDL SOUTHERN LTD
£970,778
total awarded
- 3
Rocon Contractors Limited
10 contracts wonlatest 18 May 2026ends 4 Sept 2026£701,623
total awarded
- 4
CEI ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD
£776,284
total awarded
- 5
MKG BUILDING SERVICES LTD
£542,227
total awarded
B & M CLARK (BUILDERS) LIMITED is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCILKey Dates
Published
7 September 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
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