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This is a Framework opportunity for all OFSTED registered Fostering providers to support the D2N2 (Derbyshire, Derby City, Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City Councils) collaborative in delivery of good quality, stable and local placements to our Children in
Care.
Together D2N2 represent: 1772 children and young people 0-18 years in Foster Care.
D2N2 is working together to optimise the commissioning of placement provision for their children in care and want to continue to develop new local arrangements as sought on the
D2N2 framework 2020-2026. There is a continuing ambition for a collaborative approach, meeting the needs of all stakeholders including children and young people, providers and placing local authorities.
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D2N2 has worked together for some time in relation to our provision of fostering placements for Children in Care. Through this connection D2N2 recognised shared challenges, gaps in provision and common needs amongst the collective Children in Care population, and the need of a combined approach and closer coordination across our area.
Framework contract: £150,000,000 total value shared among 25 suppliers. Estimated equal shares shown below.
| Supplier | Identifier | Est. Share | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACTION FOR CHILDREN | Charity Commission: 1097940 Companies House: 04764232 | ~£6,000,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| ACTIVE CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 07991539 | ~£6,000,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| BARNARDO'S | Charity Commission: 216250 Companies House: 00061625 | ~£6,000,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| CHILDREN'S FAMILY TRUST(THE) | Charity Commission: 208607 Companies House: 00398875 | ~£6,000,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| COMPASS FOSTERING CENTRAL LIMITED | 04331256 | ~£6,000,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | LOBBYIST WA Communications Ltd (13 quarters) |
| FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES LIMITED | 04322806 | ~£6,000,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | LOBBYIST WA Communications Ltd (4 quarters) |
| FOSTER CARE LINK LIMITED | 04743655 | ~£6,000,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| FOSTERING SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 04006225 | ~£6,000,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| FOSTERING DIMENSIONS LIMITED | 07090863 | ~£6,000,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| FOSTERING PEOPLE LIMITED | 04241833 | ~£6,000,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| FOSTERPLUS LIMITED | 03196297 | ~£6,000,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| FUSION FOSTERING LIMITED | 07819299 | ~£6,000,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| HOPE FOSTERING SERVICES LIMITED | 06331561 | ~£6,000,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| JAY FOSTERING LIMITED | 04822721 | ~£6,000,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| ORANGE GROVE FOSTERCARE LTD | 07027421 | ~£6,000,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| PARK FOSTER CARE LTD | 04861395 | ~£6,000,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| PROGRESS CHILDREN'S SERVICES LIMITED | 04014026 | ~£6,000,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| STAR FOSTERING LTD | 12108951 | ~£6,000,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| SUNBEAM FOSTERING AGENCY LIMITED | 03948662 | ~£6,000,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| SWIIS FOSTER CARE LIMITED | 03985713 | ~£6,000,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| TEAM FOSTERING | 04141990 | ~£6,000,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| The Adolescent & Children's Trust | Charity Commission: 1018963 Companies House: 02779751 | ~£6,000,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| THE FOSTER CARE CHARITY | Charity Commission: 1201143 Companies House: 14472135 | ~£6,000,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| THE NATIONAL FOSTERING AGENCY LIMITED | 03127814 | ~£6,000,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | LOBBYIST WA Communications Ltd (2 quarters) FORMER MP Tim Loughton— Employment and earnings (former) |
| TREEHOUSE CARE FOSTERING SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 04456329 | ~£6,000,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 28 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Apr 2026 – Mar 2034 | - | 28 | active |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| ACTION FOR CHILDREN | Lot 1 | Won |
| ACTIVE CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| BARNARDO'S | Lot 1 | Won |
| CHILDREN'S FAMILY TRUST(THE) | Lot 1 | Won |
| COMPASS FOSTERING CENTRAL LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| FOSTER CARE LINK LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| FOSTERING DIMENSIONS LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| FOSTERING PEOPLE LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| FOSTERING SOLUTIONS LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| FOSTERPLUS LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| FUSION FOSTERING LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| HOPE FOSTERING SERVICES LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| JAY FOSTERING LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| ORANGE GROVE FOSTERCARE LTD | Lot 1 | Won |
| PARK FOSTER CARE LTD | Lot 1 | Won |
| PROGRESS CHILDREN'S SERVICES LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| STAR FOSTERING LTD | Lot 1 | Won |
| SUNBEAM FOSTERING AGENCY LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| SWIIS FOSTER CARE LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| TEAM FOSTERING | Lot 1 | Won |
| The Adolescent & Children's Trust | Lot 1 | Won |
| THE FOSTER CARE CHARITY | Lot 1 | Won |
| THE NATIONAL FOSTERING AGENCY LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| TREEHOUSE CARE FOSTERING SOLUTIONS LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
Weightings from the notice.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £98,301,270 in 1,107 payments (over £25k) from Department for Education, Scottish Government, Welsh Government, Ministry of Justice, Department for Work and Pensions and 23 more public bodies (2010-04-06 to 2026-06-30).
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
The time to Event 1 Independant Fostering Virtual event being held on Thursday 3rd April has changed to 10.45am - 1.45pm.