New Foster Care Select List
Suffolk County CouncilcontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-0515c6Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableplanned
Estimated value
£40.0m
services
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
0 awarded
Published
05 May 2026
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Description
A Framework, Open Framework or Dynamic Market (to be determined) for the provision of Foster Care services on behalf of Suffolk County Council. Please note, we are currently reviewing our options for these services (which could potentially include the use of a new Commission East framework agreement for residential and fostering services).
Scope
- Reference
- PA0009
- Total value
- £40,000,000 excluding VAT£48,000,000 including VAT
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Mar 2028 to 31 Mar 2030Possible extension to 31 Mar 2032
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 85000000
- Contract locations
- Suffolk, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)