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title: "Trafford Mental Health & Vulnerable Adults Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c485"
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published: "2023-04-26"
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# Trafford Mental Health & Vulnerable Adults Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c485

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## Summary

The Trafford Council has issued a tender for the Trafford Mental Health & Vulnerable Adults Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) in the health and social work services sector. The FPS aims to engage high-quality providers to deliver person-centred services for individuals with mental health needs. The tender includes two lots: 'Independent at Home' focusing on independent living support and 'Innovation and Scope' for future capacity and innovation. The deadline for submissions is May 19, 2023.

This tender by Trafford Council presents opportunities for providers with expertise in health and social work services, especially those offering innovative solutions and tailored support. Businesses looking to expand their presence in mental health services and support for vulnerable adults would find this procurement appealing. Trafford Council's focus on outcome-focused services creates a platform for providers to deliver high-quality outcomes, catering to diverse needs in the region.

## Notice

This FPS is for high-quality providers that have a track record in delivering person-centred and outcome-focused services which will support people with mental health needs. The Council are looking for a range of CQC registered and unregistered providers to apply and we would like to encourage both existing and new Providers to participate in this FPS to deliver good quality outcomes for Service Users.

### Lot Information

Independent at Home

Support should focus on people's strengths and existing networks so that they can live as independently as possible, promoting improving outcomes and recovery to greater independence. Unpaid carers also have a lot of expertise and knowledge so offering support to strengthen their abilities to care for family members and friends. If people want to remain in their own or family home this should be supported where possible. By having a menu of options available this will facilitate choice and control for individuals. We also want to promote providers offering innovative solutions that will tailor make support across lives not services. Provision should be available to anyone aged 16+ (or all age). Support could include Supported Living; Residential Homes; Nursing Homes; Respite; Domiciliary care; Emergency Accommodation; Specialist support at home; Shared Lives; Outreach; In-reach; Floating Support; Transitional services into adulthood.

Innovation and Scope

This lot is a lot to include innovation and scope for future requirements throughout the life of the Purchasing System, should Trafford require additional capacity or innovation through the Flexible Purchasing System. Lot 2 will be scoped and issued to the market for providers to bid. Additional lots may also be added as and when required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012058-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2023 at 16:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012058-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.trafford.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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