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Published 30 Jul 2025

Independent Fostering Agencies

Hampshire County Council · South East

Key facts

Estimated value
£200,000,000
Engagement closes
22 Aug 2025
Contract ends
31 Mar 2030
Buyer type
Local government

Description

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. Hampshire County Council currently operate a Light Touch framework under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the end date of this framework is the 31st March 2026. Hampshire County Council therefore needs to explore options for future commissioning arrangements to replace this framework. The new service will need to 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 future arrangements should 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. Following on from the preliminary market engagement event in April which explored options for securing Hampshire placements for Hampshire children and young people we now wish to engage with providers on the transition process to Staying Put when they turn 18.

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