--- title: "Children and Young People's Residential Placements Flexible Procurement System-Round 17" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-61ab7de1-972b-486f-9459-950ddd942e0e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-61ab7de1-972b-486f-9459-950ddd942e0e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-61ab7de1-972b-486f-9459-950ddd942e0e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-61ab7de1-972b-486f-9459-950ddd942e0e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TRAFFORD COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-01" --- # Children and Young People's Residential Placements Flexible Procurement System-Round 17 Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61ab7de1-972b-486f-9459-950ddd942e0e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-61ab7de1-972b-486f-9459-950ddd942e0e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-61ab7de1-972b-486f-9459-950ddd942e0e.json) ## Summary Trafford Council is leading a significant procurement process under the title "Children and Young People's Residential Placements Flexible Procurement System-Round 17." This initiative is positioned within the Health and Social Work sectors, specifically targeting services and social work related services. The project, valued at £1.11 billion, aims to commission high-quality residential placements across England, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, utilising a selective method through a restricted procedure above threshold. Key dates include a tender period ending on 31st October 2025, with the contract period running from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2027, offering a sustainable and innovative approach to children's residential care in collaboration with local authorities. This tender presents substantial opportunities for experienced and knowledgeable businesses, particularly those among Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), to participate in a transformative project within the public health and social care sector. By engaging in this flexible procurement system, successful applicants will have the opportunity to contribute to shaping services that foster capacity, skills, independence, and resilience among young people, preparing them for modern adulthood. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions and collaborate effectively with local authorities will find this tender particularly rewarding as it promises to facilitate long-term growth and social impact. ## Notice The North West Local Authorities are developing a Flexible Procurement System (FPS) to facilitate the commissioning of high quality Children's Residential Placements. 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/ba8954a9-0747-46d8-80a7-93e1bc43efd7 | | 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 | 1 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,110,000,000 | | 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 - 85100000 - Health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 1 Oct 2025 at 15:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba8954a9-0747-46d8-80a7-93e1bc43efd7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba8954a9-0747-46d8-80a7-93e1bc43efd7 1st October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=39a45928-8afe-ef11-8136-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.trafford.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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