---
title: "Placement of a young person in Foster Care"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05847c"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05847c.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-08"
---

# Placement of a young person in Foster Care

Buyer: OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05847c

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## Summary

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a direct award contract concerning the placement of a young person in foster care, categorized under health and social work services. The procurement, classified as a light-touch regime, was conducted without competition below the threshold, indicating a specific need addressed through direct engagement with FLOURISH FOSTERING LIMITED. The contract, commencing on 8th August 2025, covers a service period until 31st March 2026, with the potential for extension up to 27th August 2027 to ensure ongoing support. The procurement falls under the sub-central government category and is located within the UKD3 region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses operating in the health and social services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, given the suitability criteria outlined. Businesses providing specialised care and fostering services can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and develop a strong partnership with local government entities like Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council. The direct award framework, despite its non-competitive nature, paves the way for targeted service provision, maximising potential business growth through consistent and meaningful community contributions.

## Notice

This direct award is for the placement of a young person in Foster Care.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047384-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL1 1HD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Electoral ward | Coldhurst |
| Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FLOURISH FOSTERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 14:46 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047384-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047384-2025
  8th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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