Award of Independent Fostering Agency Framework for Standard and Parent & Child Placements
Hampshire County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Independent Fostering Agency Framework for Standard and Parent & Child Placements
Awarded 31 Mar 2017
Awarded31 Mar 2017
Value£49,500,000.00
AgencyHampshire County Council
RegionSouth East
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 5y 7mo ago4y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2017Expired 30 Mar 2021
About
Hampshire County Council awarded a contract to Blue Sky Fostering, Brighter Futures Foster Care Ltd, Capstone Foster Care South West LTD, Compass Fostering South Limited, familyplacement.com, Fostering People Limited, Fostering Solutions Ltd, Liberty Fos for the provision of independent fostering agency services under a multi-provider framework agreement.
The framework comprises two lots: Lot 1 for standard foster placements including respite, and Lot 2 for parent and child placements.
The agreement runs for four years from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2021, with a total contract value of £49,500,000.
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Award of Independent Fostering Agency Framework for Standard and Parent & Child Placements
Won by Blue Sky Fostering,Brighter Futures Foster Care Ltd,Capstone Foster Care South West LTD,Compass Fostering South Limited,familyplacement.com,Fostering People Limited,Fostering Solutions Ltd,Liberty Foster Care Ltd.,National Fostering Agency Ltd,Orange Grove Foster Care Limited,Sunbeam Fostering Agency Ltd,Swiis Foster Care Limited,The Adolescent and Children's Trust,The Children's Family Trust · Hampshire County Council
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