West Midlands Independent Fostering Agency Framework

Description

This framework is for the provision of foster care services across the West Midlands region. Coventry City Council is the lead local authority for this regional framework, which can be accessed by the 14 West Midland 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 were made via the previous framework. Therefore this new framework is central to the West Midlands Local Authorities and Children's Trusts' strategy for securing sufficient foster homes to meet need in the coming years. The initial term of the Framework is for the period of 4 years from commencement but may be extended, by mutual agreement by 2 increments of 3 years Lot 1: Standard Foster Care Lot 1 is for the provision of Standard Foster Care placements Lot 2: Enhanced Foster Care Lot 2 is for the provision of Enhanced Foster Care placements Lot 3: Specialist Foster Care Lot 3 is for the provision of Specialist Foster Care placements Lot 4: Parent and Child Foster Care Lot 4 is for the provision of Parent and Child Foster Care placements