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title: "CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FOSTER CARE Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)"
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# CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FOSTER CARE Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11d0564c-b0e0-46d5-b642-798d10c5b1ea

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## Summary

The Trafford Council is inviting tenders for the development of a Flexible Purchasing System for high quality Fostering Placements for Children and Young People in the Health and social work services industry. The contract value is £1.1 billion, and the procurement method is a selective procedure with a tender deadline on 26th February 2024. The contract period is set to start on 1st March 2024 and end on 31st March 2028, aimed at creating sustainability, transformation, and innovation in the service provision.

This tender opportunity offers a significant contract value and a long contract period, making it suitable for experienced providers looking to engage in collaborative projects with Local Authorities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Businesses with expertise in service provision for children and young people, particularly in fostering services, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process and contribute to the positive transformation of children's lives in the North West region of England.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6055d1bf-591f-4b6b-9203-972f0349ef33 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | STRETFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2024 at 18:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6055d1bf-591f-4b6b-9203-972f0349ef33

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6055d1bf-591f-4b6b-9203-972f0349ef33
  26th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f5d4890e-79bc-ee11-8127-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.trafford.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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