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title: "CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FOSTER CARE Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)-Round 9"
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# CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FOSTER CARE Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)-Round 9

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89850301-657f-46e1-af65-ef276f44d543

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Trafford Council for the project titled "Children and Young People Foster Care Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)-Round 9." This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. Currently in the Tender stage, this opportunity was published on 22nd July 2021, with a deadline for submission set for 23rd August 2021. The contract is expected to begin on 1st October 2021 and run until 31st March 2028, employing a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fostering services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in social work, innovative care solutions, and providing support to children and young people will find this a fitting competitive environment. The initiative aims to work collaboratively with knowledgeable providers to enhance the lives of children, making it essential for businesses ready to contribute to social development to engage in this procurement process.

## 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/d8f3f53d-2faa-4e16-a949-a39bef139261 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2021 at 16:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f3f53d-2faa-4e16-a949-a39bef139261

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f3f53d-2faa-4e16-a949-a39bef139261
  22nd July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=96887c67-0aeb-eb11-810d-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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