Pre-Market Engagement Notice - Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) Framework

contractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06b21cProcurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableplanning

Estimated value

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

10 Jun 2026

This is a preliminary market engagement notice

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Description

Bromley Council is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise in advance of the procurement of a new Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) Framework. This exercise follows the initial market engagement event held on 23rd March 2026 and forms part of the Council's ongoing engagement with the fostering market. The Council would like to thank providers who participated in the previous session and contributed valuable feedback. The purpose of this engagement is to provide an update on how earlier feedback has informed the procurement, outline the final approach, confirm timelines, and ensure providers are fully informed ahead of the tender launch.

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-06b21c
Total value
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Dec 2026 to 30 Nov 2030
Main category
services
CPV classifications
85000000
Contract locations
London, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)