Tender

Children and Young People's Residential Placements Flexible Procurement System-Round 17

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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01 Oct 2025 at 15:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council is leading a significant procurement process under the title "Children and Young People's Residential Placements Flexible Procurement System-Round 17." This initiative is positioned within the Health and Social Work sectors, specifically targeting services and social work related services. The project, valued at £1.11 billion, aims to commission high-quality residential placements across England, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, utilising a selective method through a restricted procedure above threshold. Key dates include a tender period ending on 31st October 2025, with the contract period running from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2027, offering a sustainable and innovative approach to children's residential care in collaboration with local authorities.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for experienced and knowledgeable businesses, particularly those among Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), to participate in a transformative project within the public health and social care sector. By engaging in this flexible procurement system, successful applicants will have the opportunity to contribute to shaping services that foster capacity, skills, independence, and resilience among young people, preparing them for modern adulthood. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions and collaborate effectively with local authorities will find this tender particularly rewarding as it promises to facilitate long-term growth and social impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children and Young People's Residential Placements Flexible Procurement System-Round 17

Notice Description

The North West Local Authorities are developing a Flexible Procurement System (FPS) to facilitate the commissioning of high quality Children's Residential Placements. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61ab7de1-972b-486f-9459-950ddd942e0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba8954a9-0747-46d8-80a7-93e1bc43efd7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,110,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Further Information

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