Hampshire County Council Contract Award: Independent Fostering Agencies
Summary
Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for Independent Fostering Agencies (call off) for Parent & Child foster placements to FAMILY PLACEMENT.COM LIMITED. The contract is valued at £0 and runs from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2030, with an option for an 8-year extension.
What changed
Hampshire County Council has announced the award of a contract for Independent Fostering Agencies (call off) specifically for Parent & Child foster placements to the supplier FAMILY PLACEMENT.COM LIMITED. The contract, identified by notice number 2026/S 000-026550, has an award decision date of February 24, 2026, and an earliest contract signing date of March 31, 2026. The contract is scheduled to run from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2030, with a potential extension of up to four additional years, making the total maximum agreement period eight years. The contract value is listed as £0 excluding and including VAT, with the understanding that there is no guaranteed work and individual placements will be made as needed.
This notice serves as an award confirmation for a specific lot within a broader commissioning effort for independent fostering agencies. While the contract value is nominal, it signifies a formal agreement for services. Suppliers interested in providing these services can apply to join the call-off arrangement throughout the contract's life. The council aims to evaluate new submissions and applications for additional lots within three weeks. Regulated entities in the fostering sector, particularly those operating within Hampshire, should note this contract award and the ongoing opportunity to apply for services.
What to do next
- Review contract award details for FAMILY PLACEMENT.COM LIMITED regarding Parent & Child foster placements.
- Note the contract period (April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2030, with potential 8-year extension) and the process for new suppliers to apply.
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Award
Independent Fostering Agencies (call off) - Parent & Child
- Hampshire County Council UK6: Contract award notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-026550
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-067221 (view related notices)
Published 23 March 2026, 9:44pm
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Scope Contract 3. Independent Fostering Agencies (call off)- Parent & Child Foster Placements - FAMILY PLACEMENT.COM LIMITED Procedure Supplier Contracting authority
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Description
Hampshire County Council's Children Services Directorate is seeking to commission a range of IFA (independent fostering agencies) to support our looked after children cohort.
This is a multi lot call off which will cover fostering arrangements for;
• Standard Foster Placements including Respite
• Parent & Child Foster Placements
• Children with Complex/Challenging Behaviours
• Children with Disabilities/Complex Healthcare Needs
• Separated Children
The priority of any arrangements will be to secure Hampshire placements for Hampshire children and Young People to support with their education, training, contact, and in order to maintain other existing support networks such as friends and other family members.
The call off will be open across the life of the contract so new suppliers can apply to join at any time and existing suppliers can apply for additional lots. Suppliers wishing to add lots should resubmit through intend updating their award questionnaire to select the additional lot(s) they are applying for and including an additional copy of the pricing schedule which only includes the new lot(s) and is clearly dated in the title. This is to ensure there is no confusion around pricing for existing lots. The Council will endeavour to evaluate new submissions and submissions for additional lots within 3 weeks.
Contract 3. Independent Fostering Agencies (call off)- Parent & Child Foster Placements - FAMILY PLACEMENT.COM LIMITED
Supplier
Contract value
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
24 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
31 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2034
- 8 years Description of possible extension:
A further period or periods of up to four(4) years (each such extension together with any such extensions, being the "Extension Period"), up to a maximum Agreement Period of eight (8) years.
RE: CONTRACT VALUE - There is no guarantee of work for any supplier, individual placements will be made according to the process set out in the specification. While the maximum spend on this lot is £12,000,000 the Council cannot guarantee how much will be awarded to any individual supplier and has therefore set the value on the notice at £0 to reflect this
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Procedure
Procedure type
Award under framework
Framework being used
Independent Fostering Agencies
Light touch framework
Competitive selection process
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
FAMILY PLACEMENT.COM LIMITED
- Companies House: 04307071
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMLL-8153-GGGP Atria
Bolton
BL1 4AG
United Kingdom
Email: Tenders@familyplacement.com
Website: http://www.Familyplacement.com
Region: UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 3. Independent Fostering Agencies (call off)- Parent & Child Foster Placements - FAMILY PLACEMENT.COM LIMITED
Contracting authority
Hampshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHM-7586-PWLP The Castle, High Street
Winchester
SO238UJ
United Kingdom
Email: strategic.procurement@hants.gov.uk
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
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