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title: "CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FOSTER CARE Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)-Round 15"
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# CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FOSTER CARE Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)-Round 15

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6bb8c5c-51d1-405b-9e0c-2e617c7d1f32

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## Summary

The Trafford Council has initiated a tender process for the procurement of services related to the development of a Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) for Children and Young People Fostering Care. The title of the tender is "CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FOSTER CARE Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)-Round 15," with a total contract value of £1,100,000,000. The procurement method being used is a selective Restricted Procedure. The tender deadline is set for August 30, 2024, and the contract period is from October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2028. The tender is aimed at providers who can contribute to sustainability, transformation, and innovation in fostering placements, with a focus on health and social work services in the United Kingdom.

This opportunity created by Trafford Council's tender is suitable for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) looking to engage in the provision of fostering placements for children and young people. Businesses in the health and social work services sector are well-suited to compete for this tender. The Flexible Purchasing System aims to bring together knowledgeable and experienced providers to support the development and well-being of children, helping them overcome challenges and build resilience for their futures, aligning with the council's goal towards positive outcomes for vulnerable young individuals in the region.

## 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/5092bcdc-4f36-4831-b665-6fb634766882 |
| 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 | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2024 at 16:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5092bcdc-4f36-4831-b665-6fb634766882

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5092bcdc-4f36-4831-b665-6fb634766882
  18th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f5d4890e-79bc-ee11-8127-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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