West Midlands Independent Fostering Agency Framework
Coventry City CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £2,750,000,000
Deadline
15 May 2026
Published
13 April 2026
Type
services
Overview
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.
Additional details
Lot 1 is for the provision of Standard Foster Care placements Lot 2 is for the provision of Enhanced Foster Care placements.
Lot 3 is for the provision of Specialist Foster Care placements. Lot 4 is for the provision of Parent and Child Foster Care placements
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Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Lotus Foster Care Ltd
£3bn
total awarded
- 2
Progress Children's Services Limited
£3bn
total awarded
- 3
ST.CHRISTOPHERS FELLOWSHIP
£3bn
total awarded
- 4
MILESTONES PRIVATE LIMITED
£630,000
total awarded
- 5
LIFE4EVER H.C.S. LTD
£630,000
total awarded
Lotus Foster Care Ltd 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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Coventry City CouncilKey Dates
Published
13 April 2026
Submission deadline
15 May 2026
Notice type
tender
Source
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