Tender

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FOSTER CARE Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)-Round 11

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Jul 2022 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council is seeking experienced providers through a selective procurement method for the "Children and Young People Foster Care Flexible Purchasing System - Round 11". This initiative, classified under social work and related services, aims to facilitate high-quality fostering placements for children and young people in the United Kingdom. The tender period is active until 25th August 2022, with a significant contract value of £1.1 billion, beginning on 16th September 2022 and lasting until 15th September 2032. The opportunity is primarily located in Stretford, England, aiming to equip children with necessary skills for adulthood.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in social care services to engage in transformational projects that positively impact children’s lives. Businesses with expertise in fostering, social work, or complementary services are well-suited to compete. By participating in this procurement process, providers can contribute to the development of sustainable and innovative solutions, aligning with Trafford Council’s vision for resilient and capable young individuals in the 21st century.

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Notice Title

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FOSTER CARE Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)-Round 11

Notice Description

The North West Local Authorities are developing a Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) to facilitate the commissioning of high quality Fostering Placements for Children and Young People. We are looking to knowledgeable and experienced providers to work with us to transform the lives of children, enabling them to break down barriers and turn challenging situations into positive ones. Through the FPS we are looking for sustainability, transformation and innovation with providers and Local Authorities and wider partners to work together to ensure each one of our children has the capacity, skills, independence and resilience they will need to meet the challenges of adult life in the 21st century.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f2c61fd-7477-478f-a1e5-dbf0aad48c75
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Sep 2022 - 15 Sep 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tim Kulewa
Contact Email
tim.kulewa@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1619121616

Buyer Location

Locality
STRETFORD
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

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