Flexible Framework of Independent Fostering Providers

Bath and North East Somerset Council acting as the Lead Authority on behalf of participating Local Authorities of South Gloucestershire Council, Gloucestershire County Council, North Somerset Council and Bath & North East Somerset Council, is seeking tenders to meet the following categories of need: 1. Standard 2. Children with disabilities 3. Parent & Child 4. Enhanced The Council wishes to establish a multi-provider Flexible Framework Agreement for the provision of the placement of children and young people in foster care. The Council is managing this procurement in line with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Light Touch Regime). The framework is for an initial period of 4 years. There is potential for extension beyond the initial term, up to 2 years. The initial term will run from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2026 - please ignore contract start and end dates shown above. Note: the first opportunity to apply to join the framework will close at 12 noon on Friday 5th November 2021. There will be further opportunities to join the framework on a 6 monthly basis.