Extension of the Independent Foster Agencies Framework
March 5, 2026 Children and Young People Policy Committee (Committee) 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
... to approve the one-year extension of the South-Central Independent Fostering Agencies Framework until March 2027 and to allocate a budget of up to £15 million for foster care placements called off from it.
Full council record
Purpose
To seek approval to extend the existing South-Central Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) Framework contract for its final and 5th year (April 2026-March 2027)
Decision
The Committee RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY:
- 1. To approve the one-year Southcentral IFA Framework extension, including our membership and call off arrangements until March 2027.
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2.
To approve a budget of up to £15 million to spend on foster care placements called off the Southcentral IFA Framework.
- 3. To authorise the Executive Director for Children and Education in consultation with the Chair of the Children and Young People Committee to take all steps required to enact the one-year Southcentral IFA Framework extension and incur spend of up to £15m, including membership and call off arrangements until March 2027.
Related Meeting
Children and Young People Policy Committee - Thursday, 5th March, 2026 5.00 pm on March 5, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Effective from | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Expected date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Originally due | 5 Mar 2020 |
| Lead officer | Gail Rogers |