Provision of Independent Fostering Placements for Children Looked After in Bedfordshire
Luton Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Independent Fostering Placements for Children Looked After in Bedfordshire
Awarded 31 Mar 2025
Awarded31 Mar 2025
Value£118,000,000.00
AgencyLuton Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 8y 5mo10y term, 16% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2025Expires 31 Mar 2035
About
Luton Council awarded a contract to Active Care Solutions Limited, Alliance Foster Care, Anchor Fostercare, Beams Foster Care and Family Services Ltd, Brighter Futures Foster Care, Children First Fostering Agency Ltd, and Compass Community Limited for independent fostering placements for children looked after in Bedfordshire.
The contract, valued at £118,000,000, was procured by Luton Council on behalf of the four Local Authority Partners: Central Bedfordshire Council, Bedford Borough Council, and Hertfordshire County Council.
The placements were previously commissioned through an Accredited Provider List under a Pan Bedfordshire contract arrangement.
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Provision of Independent Fostering Placements for Children Looked After in Bedfordshire
Won by Active Care Solutions Limited,Alliance Foster Care,Anchor Fostercare,Beams Foster Care and Family Services Ltd,Brighter Futures Foster Care,Children First Fostering Agency Ltd,Compass Community Limited,Foster Care Associates,Fostering Options,Fostering People Ltd,Fostering Solutions Ltd.,Fosterplus Ltd,Infinity Foster Care,Orange Grove Fostercare Ltd,Outset Fostering Agency,Pride Fostering Service,The Adolescent and Children's Trust,The National Fostering Agency Ltd · Luton Council
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