COV - West Midlands Independent Fostering Agency Framework

Description

This framework is for the provision of foster care services across the West Midlands region. The current West Midlands Fostering Framework, led by Sandwell Children's Trust commenced in April 2020 and has been extended until the 30th September 2024. Coventry City Council is the lead local authority for the new framework, which can be accessed by the 14 West Midlands Local Authorities/Trusts. The West Midlands Regional Independent Fostering Agency Framework remains the primary means by which foster care homes are sourced in the region from the independent market. Over 80% of placements are made via the current framework. Renewing the framework is therefore central to the West Midlands Local Authorities and Children's Trusts' strategy for securing sufficient foster homes to meet need in the coming years. Please see tender documents for more information about the new framework, of which can be downloaded from Coventry City Council's e-tendering website www.csw-jets.co.uk. Please note each Independent Fostering Agency must submit their own individual tender (associated with their Ofsted unique reference number) and bids will not be acc…

Official publications

• COV - Future Relocation of Coventry Transport Museum - Museum/Venue Designer - AWARD
  Published: 12 December 2025
• COV - 9 Frankwell & 7 Nutbrook Avenue - Refurbishment Works - AWARD
  Published: 24 November 2025
• COV - Baginton Fields Expansion - Main contractor - AWARD
  Published: 19 November 2025
• COV - Further Competition Refreshed Policy speed limits - AWARD
  Published: 10 July 2025
• COV - 9 Frankwell Drive & 7 Nutbrook Avenue Cost Consultant Services - AWARD
  Published: 27 June 2025
• COV - Civil Engineering Support Framework (2025) - AWARD
  Published: 24 June 2025
• COV - Pearl Hyde Expansion - AWARD
  Published: 23 June 2025
• COV - 9 Frankwell Drive & 7 Nutbrook Avenue - Contractor - AWARD
  Published: 23 June 2025
• COV-Finham Park 2 Expansion - AWARD
  Published: 23 June 2025
• COV-Pearl Hyde Expansion & Refurbishment (QS & EA) - AWARD
  Published: 23 June 2025

Previous and next from Coventry City Council (COV)

• COV - Godiva Festival 2024 - Main Stage Lighting and LED Screen - AWARD — 30 April 2024
• COV - Demolition of Jasmine Court Flats — 30 April 2024
• COV - Stoney Road Allotments Summerhouse Repairs Phase 1 - Cost Consultant - AWARD — 30 April 2024
• COV - Godiva Festival - Godiva Merchandise Supplier — 29 April 2024
• COV - Longford Park Primary School Extension — 19 April 2024
• COV - Castlewood School - MDDT (COV - 17157 MDDT) - AWARD — 17 April 2024

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Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to bid for this tender?

The submission deadline is 31 May 2024, 12:00. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.

Who is the buyer of this tender?

The contracting authority is Coventry City Council (COV) (United Kingdom).

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