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title: "CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FOSTER CARE Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)-Round 11"
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# CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FOSTER CARE Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)-Round 11

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d904804-cec8-4f34-ac31-c2e963ab6dd5

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## Summary

Trafford Council is seeking experienced providers through a selective procurement method for the "Children and Young People Foster Care Flexible Purchasing System - Round 11". This initiative, classified under social work and related services, aims to facilitate high-quality fostering placements for children and young people in the United Kingdom. The tender period is active until 25th August 2022, with a significant contract value of £1.1 billion, beginning on 16th September 2022 and lasting until 15th September 2032. The opportunity is primarily located in Stretford, England, aiming to equip children with necessary skills for adulthood.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in social care services to engage in transformational projects that positively impact children’s lives. Businesses with expertise in fostering, social work, or complementary services are well-suited to compete. By participating in this procurement process, providers can contribute to the development of sustainable and innovative solutions, aligning with Trafford Council’s vision for resilient and capable young individuals in the 21st century.

## 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/5f2c61fd-7477-478f-a1e5-dbf0aad48c75 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2022 - 15 Sep 2032 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2022 at 12:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f2c61fd-7477-478f-a1e5-dbf0aad48c75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f2c61fd-7477-478f-a1e5-dbf0aad48c75
  26th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=db36392f-4d8b-ec11-8110-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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