FTS UK public procurement

Digital Marketing Solution for the Recruitment of Foster Carers

Hartlepool Borough Council

CompleteOCDS ID ocds-h6vhtk-06cf7e
Tender valueNot supplied1 awards · 1 contracts

01 Procurement

Tender overview

Updated 21 July 2026
Buyer
Hartlepool Borough Council
Status
Complete
Procurement method
Below threshold - without competition
Category
Not supplied
CPV classification
Not supplied
Tender period
Not supplied — Not supplied

Description

Hartlepool Borough Council is facing sustained pressure in meeting the needs of children in care, driven in part by a shortage of foster carers locally and nationally. This has increased reliance on higher-cost Independent Fostering Agencies and residential placements, impacting both financial sustainability and placement stability for children. To address this, the Council is commissioning GoInspire to deliver a data-driven fostering recruitment campaign. GoInspire utilises advanced analytics and large-scale consumer data to identify and target individuals most likely to become foster carers. Following a review of the market, no other supplier has been identified that offers an equivalent data-led recruitment methodology at scale. GoInspire's proven track record and specialised capability mean they are uniquely positioned to deliver this service and will support improved outcomes for children in care while contributing to the financial sustainability of the service.

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02 Awards and contracts

Published award records

1 shown
Active

Digital Marketing Solution for the Recruitment of Foster Carers

Awarded
Not supplied
Award value
Not supplied
Suppliers
1
Signed contract
28 June 2026

03 Organisations

Buyers, suppliers and other parties

2 parties
Buyer

Hartlepool Borough Council

Civic Centre, Victoria Road, Hartlepool, UKC11, TS24 8AY, United Kingdom

GB-PPON PTCQ-5564-CHJP

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04 Provenance

Source for this process

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