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TenderHealth and social work servicesCPV: 85000000

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FOSTER CARE Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

Trafford
Published 28 Jan, 2026
Contract Value
£1,100,000,000
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

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 Description

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

Lot Information0 Lots
No lot information available.

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7bde5f6-275c-46e5-b91d-b4609ef2c7ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Awardee Scale
Not specified
Current Stage
Tender

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
£1,100,000,000
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

The contract period is two years.

Key Dates

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Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 15:18

Tender Notice

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

TC
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Services
Contact Name
Bethany Symonds
SALE
M33 7ZF
North West
England
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

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Not specifiedAwarded
Not specified
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Number of Suppliers
0
Awards Value
Not specified

Documents & Links

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Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
OCDS RecordID: ocds-b5fd17-f7bde5f6-275c-46e5-b91d-b4609ef2c7ed

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector.

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