Tender

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

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Aug 2019 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Trafford Council is seeking experienced providers for the "Children and Young People Foster Care Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)", aimed at commissioning high-quality fostering placements for children and young people. This procurement process falls under the health and social work services category and is situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The open tender is currently active, with submissions due by 3rd September 2019. The total value of the contract is estimated at £1.1 billion, with the contract period commencing on 1st October 2019 and running until 31st March 2028.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social care and fostering services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the council is looking for innovative solutions that can address the challenges faced by children in care. Companies with expertise in child welfare, community support, and fostering placements would be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

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

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/61e0c172-6dc3-4f1e-9dbf-670875b67a54
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work 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
5 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2028 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

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