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Placement of a young person in Foster Care

OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Aug 2025 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council involves a direct award for placing a young person in foster care. This contract, classified under health and social work services, falls within the light touch regime. It is situated in the UKD3 region with a contract period starting from 8 August 2025 until 31 March 2026, with potential renewal options extending until 11 September 2031. The procurement method utilised is direct award below the threshold without competition, reflecting a completed tender stage as of the award notice date on 8 August 2025.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or organisations specialising in health and social work services. It is particularly well-suited for providers with the capacity to deliver personalised care and support in fostering environments. As it is a direct award, interested parties may not engage through competitive tendering, but potential future opportunities could arise with Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council or similar public authorities in related service sectors.

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Notice Title

Placement of a young person in Foster Care

Notice Description

This direct award is for the placement of a young person in Foster Care.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05847f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047390-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1HD
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLOURISH FOSTERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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