Tender

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

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 15:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council has initiated a procurement process for the "Children and Young People Foster Care Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)" under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. This selective procurement, following a restricted procedure, is currently at the tender stage, with relevant documents published on 28th January 2026. Interested parties need to submit their bids by 27th February 2026. This procurement aims to serve areas within England, United Kingdom, with an estimated contract value of £1.1 billion. The contract will commence on 1st May 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2028.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating within the health and social services sector. The procurement process is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it suitable for diverse business types seeking to expand their service offerings in public sector foster care services. Engaging in this contract could lead to long-term collaboration with Trafford Council, enhancing a company's expertise and presence in the social care market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

New round: CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FOSTER CARE FLEXIBLE PURCHASING SYSTEM (FPS)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7bde5f6-275c-46e5-b91d-b4609ef2c7ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c247df73-7aef-4afe-9623-afa29922106f
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

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
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 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
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
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

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