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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-cb57123b-1282-442e-a92f-b7b07b3e4385

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## Summary

The Trafford Council is conducting a tender process for the "Children and Young People Foster Care Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)," aimed at enhancing fostering placements for young individuals in the North West of England. The procurement process is currently active, with an open procedure method allowing for widespread participation. The tender period concludes on 18th March 2019, after which the contract is expected to commence on 19th March 2019 and last until 31st March 2028. The total value of the procurement is set at £1.1 billion, focusing on health and social work services within the UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fostering services, social work, and related fields. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement aims to foster innovation and collaboration to improve the lives of children and young people. Companies with experience and a commitment to delivering high-quality care within the social services sector will find this tender well-suited for participation.

## 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/00532adf-e5d3-4152-94ce-98519dabb96a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2019 - 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2019 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00532adf-e5d3-4152-94ce-98519dabb96a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00532adf-e5d3-4152-94ce-98519dabb96a
  18th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6bc716cf-8a33-e911-80f2-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://star-procurement.gov.uk

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