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title: "CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FOSTER CARE Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)"
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buyer: "TRAFFORD COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-28"
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# CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FOSTER CARE Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7bde5f6-275c-46e5-b91d-b4609ef2c7ed

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## Summary

Trafford Council has initiated a procurement process for the "Children and Young People Foster Care Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)" under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. This selective procurement, following a restricted procedure, is currently at the tender stage, with relevant documents published on 28th January 2026. Interested parties need to submit their bids by 27th February 2026. This procurement aims to serve areas within England, United Kingdom, with an estimated contract value of £1.1 billion. The contract will commence on 1st May 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2028.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating within the health and social services sector. The procurement process is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it suitable for diverse business types seeking to expand their service offerings in public sector foster care services. Engaging in this contract could lead to long-term collaboration with Trafford Council, enhancing a company's expertise and presence in the social care market.

## Notice

New round: CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FOSTER CARE FLEXIBLE PURCHASING SYSTEM (FPS)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c247df73-7aef-4afe-9623-afa29922106f |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 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 | 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

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c247df73-7aef-4afe-9623-afa29922106f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c247df73-7aef-4afe-9623-afa29922106f
  28th January 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8be1b929-b258-f011-813a-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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