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

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Jul 2026 at 15:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Trafford Council involves the tender titled "CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FOSTER CARE Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)." This tender falls under the "Health and social work services" industry category and is conducted within the United Kingdom. The procurement is at the "Tender" stage with an open procedure above threshold, offering a contract valued at £1.1 billion. The tender period is set to end on 31st August 2026, with the contract period running from 1st September 2026 to 31st March 2028. Business users should note that this contract is not specifically suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses skilled in delivering health and social work services. Given the substantial contract value and scope, larger service providers with robust capabilities in delivering flexible foster care solutions would be well-suited to compete. Companies that aim to expand their operations in public sector contracts and have experience in managing large-scale projects across the United Kingdom will find this procurement particularly appealing. Engaging in this tender could potentially lead to substantial business growth and opportunity within the social care sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Please see tender documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea28ba9c-ea4d-4cb6-ba94-c4151c4479d8
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

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