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            <p>The purpose of this engagement is to provide an update on how earlier feedback has informed the procurement, outline the final approach, confirm timelines, and ensure providers are fully informed ahead of the tender launch.</p>
            <p>Market Engagement Event:</p>
            <p>•	Date: 24th June 2026</p>
            <p>•	Time: 11:00am</p>
            <p>•	Location: Microsoft Teams (the link will be made available to all registered participants)</p>
            <p>Registration:</p>
            <p>Providers wishing to attend the event should register their interest with Eunice Omongolo eunice.omongolo@bromley.gov.uk by 23rd June 2026.</p>
            <p>We hope you find this session helpful and supportive in enabling you to submit a strong response to support children in Bromley.</p>
            <p>Important Information:</p>
            <p>This exercise is for market engagement purposes only. Participation will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process.</p>
            <p>Any subsequent procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.</p>
            <p>The Council reserves the right to amend its requirements and approach following this engagement.</p>
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          <p>Bromley Council is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise in advance of the procurement of a new Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) Framework.</p>
          <p>This exercise follows the initial market engagement event held on 23rd March 2026 and forms part of the Council&#039;s ongoing engagement with the fostering market. The Council would like to thank providers who participated in the previous session and contributed valuable feedback.</p>
          <p>The purpose of this engagement is to provide an update on how earlier feedback has informed the procurement, outline the final approach, confirm timelines, and ensure providers are fully informed ahead of the tender launch.</p>
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