---
title: "Placement of a young person in Foster Care"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058488"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058488.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-058488

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## Summary

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council has recently completed the direct award process for the "Placement of a Young Person in Foster Care" contract. The procurement process, characterized as a light-touch regime, was conducted below the threshold without competition, specifically targeting health and social work services. This contract falls under the public authority - sub-central government category and is located in the Oldham region, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, marked by a contract period from 8th August 2025 to 31st March 2026, with potential renewals extending up to 30th May 2029. Key participants included Flourish Fostering Limited, an SME based in Stockport, which was selected as the supplier for this service-oriented contract, valued at £40,000.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the health and social care industry, eager to establish or expand their service offerings in public sector contracts. SMEs and similar organisations specialising in foster care placement and related services will find this award beneficial in terms of enhancing their portfolios and showcasing their capabilities within the public sector. Such contracts can facilitate strategic growth by providing steady income through public sector partnerships and potentially opening avenues for further collaboration with regional government bodies.

## 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/047400-2025 |
| 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 15:06 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047400-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047400-2025
  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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