Tender

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FOSTER CARE Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)-Round 9

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Jul 2021 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Trafford Council for the project titled "Children and Young People Foster Care Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)-Round 9." This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. Currently in the Tender stage, this opportunity was published on 22nd July 2021, with a deadline for submission set for 23rd August 2021. The contract is expected to begin on 1st October 2021 and run until 31st March 2028, employing a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fostering services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in social work, innovative care solutions, and providing support to children and young people will find this a fitting competitive environment. The initiative aims to work collaboratively with knowledgeable providers to enhance the lives of children, making it essential for businesses ready to contribute to social development to engage in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FOSTER CARE Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)-Round 9

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
ocds-b5fd17-89850301-657f-46e1-af65-ef276f44d543
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f3f53d-2faa-4e16-a949-a39bef139261
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
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
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 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
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
TLD North West (England)

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

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