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In deliveryUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement

CCS034 Children in Care (D2N2) - Fostering Placements

Awarded to ACTION FOR CHILDREN, ACTIVE CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED, BARNARDO'S +22 more

Nottinghamshire County Council(buyer)

Published
Published 14 March 2025
Deadline
Closed 30 September 2025

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Overview

Derbyshire County Council and three partner councils (D2N2 collaborative) awarded a framework agreement for fostering placements for children in care to 25 registered providers, including Action for Children, Barnardo's, and Compass Fostering Central Limited, among others. The framework commenced January 2026 and provides stable, local placements for approximately 1,772 children and young people across the four councils, with the contract potentially subject to modification under Local Government Reorganisation.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
14 March 2025
Questions by
18 September 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Health and social work services

Award outcome

Award date
23 January 2026
Contract period
31 March 2026 → 31 March 2034
Winners
  • ACTION FOR CHILDREN
  • ACTIVE CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED
  • BARNARDO'S
  • CHILDREN'S FAMILY TRUST(THE)
  • COMPASS FOSTERING CENTRAL LIMITED
  • FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES LIMITED
  • FOSTER CARE LINK LIMITED
  • FOSTERING DIMENSIONS LIMITED
  • FOSTERING PEOPLE LIMITED
  • FOSTERING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
  • FOSTERPLUS LIMITED
  • FUSION FOSTERING LIMITED
  • HOPE FOSTERING SERVICES LIMITED
  • JAY FOSTERING LIMITED
  • ORANGE GROVE FOSTERCARE LTD
  • PARK FOSTER CARE LTD
  • PROGRESS CHILDREN'S SERVICES LIMITED
  • STAR FOSTERING LTD
  • SUNBEAM FOSTERING AGENCY LIMITED
  • SWIIS FOSTER CARE LIMITED
  • TEAM FOSTERING
  • THE FOSTER CARE CHARITY
  • THE NATIONAL FOSTERING AGENCY LIMITED
  • TREEHOUSE CARE FOSTERING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
  • The Adolescent & Children's Trust

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    24 June 2026

  2. Contract

    30 January 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    11 August 2025

  4. Planning Update

    18 March 2025

  5. Prior Information Notice

    14 March 2025

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