Contract Award: Independent Fostering Agencies for Separated Children
Summary
Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract to COMPASS FOSTERING SOUTH LIMITED for independent fostering agencies to support separated children. The contract is valued at £0 excluding VAT and has an estimated duration from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2030, with a possible extension.
What changed
Hampshire County Council has issued a contract award notice for independent fostering agencies (IFAs) to support separated children within its jurisdiction. The contract, awarded to COMPASS FOSTERING SOUTH LIMITED, is part of a multi-lot call-off designed to secure fostering arrangements for various needs, including standard placements, parent & child placements, children with complex behaviours or disabilities, and separated children. The contract value is listed as £0 excluding VAT, with an estimated start date of April 1, 2026, and an initial term until March 31, 2030, extendable up to eight years.
This notice signifies the formal award of a contract for specific services. While the contract value is listed as £0, this typically indicates that specific placements will be made based on need, and the value represents the framework rather than guaranteed work. Suppliers interested in participating in future call-offs can apply throughout the contract's life. Compliance officers should note the contract start and end dates, and the potential for extensions, as well as the ongoing nature of the call-off process for new suppliers.
What to do next
- Review contract details for COMPASS FOSTERING SOUTH LIMITED
- Note the contract start date of April 1, 2026, and potential extension periods
Source document (simplified)
Award
Independent Fostering Agencies (call off) - Separated Children
- Hampshire County Council UK6: Contract award notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-028813
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-067731 (view related notices)
Published 29 March 2026, 8:18pm
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Scope Contract 3. Independent Fostering Agencies (call off) - Separated Children - COMPASS FOSTERING SOUTH LIMITED Procedure Supplier Contracting authority
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CS28607
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) - Separated Children - COMPASS FOSTERING SOUTH 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 £35,000,000 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
COMPASS FOSTERING SOUTH LIMITED
- Companies House: 08374139
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPCB-9144-BPVR 3 Rayns Way
Leicester
LE7 1PF
United Kingdom
Email: contracts@compasscommunity.co.uk
Website: https://www.compassfostering.com /
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 3. Independent Fostering Agencies (call off) - Separated Children - COMPASS FOSTERING SOUTH 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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