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Placement of a young person in Foster Care

OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Aug 2025 at 14:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council involves a direct award for the placement of a young person in foster care, categorised under health and social work services. This specific contract, titled "Placement of a young person in Foster Care," is governed by the legislative framework of the UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 8th August 2025. The council, located in Oldham, UKD37, has engaged in a non-competitive, below-threshold procurement method recognised under light-touch regime, allowing flexibility in the procurement of health-related services. The contract, valued at GBP 40,000, is to be executed by Flourish Fostering Limited, based in Stockport, and is set to run from 8th August 2025 to 31st March 2026, with options for extension until 6th July 2029.

This contract creates significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are suited for such light-touch procurement opportunities. Businesses specialising in foster care services stand to benefit from engaging in this procurement process due to the potential for contract renewal and extension. The direct award mechanism and the non-competitive nature of this procurement provide an excellent opportunity for SMEs to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector services market, especially those equipped to provide specialised support for vulnerable young individuals. Businesses interested in fostering and care services can leverage this tender to expand their client base and contribute significantly to community welfare services.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058483
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047394-2025
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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