All Wales Framework for the Provision of Foster Care Services for Children and Young People.

Procurement reference

RCT77

Procurement description

This notice relates to the establishment of a framework agreement for use by all 22 Welsh Local Authorities’ Children’s Services departments https://www.wlga.wales/councils/ to procure individual foster care placements for children who are looked after under statutory arrangements.

The framework will support Local Authorities in securing suitable foster care placements in accordance with assessed need and statutory responsibilities. The anticipated framework start date is 1 April 2027; however, this date is subject to change, as extension options remain available under the current framework arrangement.

The estimated value of the framework is approximately £65 million per annum. This value is indicative only and may vary depending on the level of need, demand, and placement requirements across each Local Authority.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Total value (estimated)

433333333.00 GBP Excluding VAT

520000000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

01 April 2027, 00:00AM to 31 March 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 March 2035

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC

Is this procurement under a special regime?

Light touch

CPV classifications

• 85000000 - Health and social work services

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 April 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 March 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 March 2035, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

02 November 2026