GATEWAY 1 - PERMISSION TO TENDER FOR AN INDEPENDENT FOSTERING AGENCY FRAMEWORK
June 24, 2026 Executive (Other) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Executive decided to approve proceeding to procurement for a new Independent Fostering Agency Framework for Children Looked After. This decision was made on 24th June 2026. The framework will be for a four-year period commencing on 1 December 2026, with an estimated value of £7.16 million per annum.
Full council record
Decision
That proceeding to procurement for a new Independent Fostering Agency Framework for Children Looked After, for a four-year period commencing on 1st December 2026 and ending on 30th November 2030 be approved, at an estimated value of £7.16m per annum (total estimated value of £29m over four years), subject to CPI uplifts.
Related Meeting
Executive - Wednesday, 24 June 2026 - 7.00 pm on June 24, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Expected date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Originally due | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Lead officer | Kelly Sylvester |