Tender

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

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Jul 2025 at 08:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council is actively seeking knowledgeable and experienced providers to join its Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) for fostering placements, focusing on "CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FOSTER CARE." The procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and covers local authorities in the North West region of England, United Kingdom. The tender, issued under a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure above threshold, is in the tender phase with a closing date for submissions set for 4th August 2025. The proposed contract period spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2028. With a significant contract value of GBP 1.1 billion, this tender represents a substantial opportunity for qualified service providers.

This FPS tender offers potential growth opportunities for large organisations with expertise in providing social work services, particularly those capable of innovating and transforming fostering placements to enhance the lives of children and young people. The focus on collaboration and innovation suggests that businesses adept in creating sustainable and transformative care solutions would be well-positioned to leverage this tender. Although the opportunity is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, organisations with a robust track record in the sector are encouraged to take part in this long-term, impactful procurement process.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d81dffd1-d853-4690-8525-099d2a70a79b
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
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
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
Bethany Symonds
Contact Email
bethany.symonds1@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1619121616

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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