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title: "CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FOSTER CARE Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TRAFFORD COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-23"
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# CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FOSTER CARE Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3538231-5b06-4e51-ab1d-7288e3a33975

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Trafford Council involves the tender titled "CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FOSTER CARE Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)." This tender falls under the "Health and social work services" industry category and is conducted within the United Kingdom. The procurement is at the "Tender" stage with an open procedure above threshold, offering a contract valued at £1.1 billion. The tender period is set to end on 31st August 2026, with the contract period running from 1st September 2026 to 31st March 2028. Business users should note that this contract is not specifically suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses skilled in delivering health and social work services. Given the substantial contract value and scope, larger service providers with robust capabilities in delivering flexible foster care solutions would be well-suited to compete. Companies that aim to expand their operations in public sector contracts and have experience in managing large-scale projects across the United Kingdom will find this procurement particularly appealing. Engaging in this tender could potentially lead to substantial business growth and opportunity within the social care sector.

## Notice

Please see tender documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea28ba9c-ea4d-4cb6-ba94-c4151c4479d8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 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 | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| 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 | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea28ba9c-ea4d-4cb6-ba94-c4151c4479d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea28ba9c-ea4d-4cb6-ba94-c4151c4479d8
  23rd July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6aff48ad-65fc-f011-813c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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