Hampshire County Council Awards Fostering Agency Contracts

Hampshire County Council has awarded contracts to independent fostering agencies to support looked-after children. The notice, published on March 22, 2026, details the award for standard foster placements to LOTUS FOSTER CARE LTD, with contracts expected to run from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2030.

Hampshire County Council Contract Award: Independent Fostering Agencies

Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for Independent Fostering Agencies to support looked-after children. The notice, published on March 22, 2026, details the call-off procedure and includes a specific award for Sunbeam Fostering Agency Limited. The contract aims to provide fostering arrangements for various needs, including standard placements, parent & child, complex behaviours, disabilities, and separated children.

Hampshire Council Awards Contract for Fostering Agencies

Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for independent fostering agencies to support looked-after children. The contract, published on March 22, 2026, is a multi-lot call-off that will remain open for new suppliers throughout its term.

Hampshire County Council Awards Contract for Fostering Agencies

Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for independent fostering agencies to ORANGE GROVE FOSTERCARE LTD. This award is part of a multi-lot call-off to support looked-after children within the county, with placements expected to begin on April 1, 2026.

Hampshire County Council Awards Fostering Agency Contract

Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for independent fostering agencies to support looked-after children. The contract, published on March 22, 2026, is a multi-lot call-off open to new and existing suppliers throughout its life.

Hampshire County Council Independent Fostering Agencies Call Off Notice

Hampshire County Council has published a contract award notice for Independent Fostering Agencies (call off) services. This notice details the award to LIBERTY FOSTER CARE LIMITED for standard foster placements, with an estimated contract value of £0 excluding VAT. The contract is set to run from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2030, with a possible extension.

Hampshire County Council Awards Contract for Fostering Agencies

Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for independent fostering agencies to support looked-after children. The contract, published on March 22, 2026, aims to secure local placements and includes provisions for various placement types and ongoing supplier applications.

Hampshire County Council Awards Contract for Independent Fostering Agencies

Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for Independent Fostering Agencies to Foster Care Associates Limited. This contract is part of a multi-lot call-off to support looked-after children within the county, with potential extensions up to eight years.

Hampshire County Council Awards Contract for Fostering Agencies

Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for independent fostering agencies to support looked-after children. The contract, which includes multiple lots for different placement needs, was published on March 22, 2026, with an award decision date of February 24, 2026.

USPTO Streamlined Claim Set Pilot Program Details

The USPTO is launching the Streamlined Claim Set Pilot Program, effective October 27, 2025, to evaluate the impact of limited claims on examination quality and pendency. Eligible utility patent applications can be advanced for examination by filing a petition and agreeing to specific claim requirements.