CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FOSTER CARE Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)
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Trafford Council is actively seeking knowledgeable and experienced providers to join its Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) for fostering placements, focusing on "CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FOSTER CARE." The procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and covers local authorities in the North West region of England, United Kingdom. The tender, issued under a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure above threshold, is in the tender phase with a closing date for submissions set for 4th August 2025.
The proposed contract period spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2028. With a significant contract value of GBP 1.1 billion, this tender represents a substantial opportunity for qualified service providers. This FPS tender offers potential growth opportunities for large organisations with expertise in providing social work services, particularly those capable of innovating and transforming fostering placements to enhance the lives of children and young people.
The focus on collaboration and innovation suggests that businesses adept in creating sustainable and transformative care solutions would be well-positioned to leverage this tender. Although the opportunity is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, organisations with a robust track record in the sector are encouraged to take part in this long-term, impactful procurement process.
The North West Local Authorities are developing a Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) to facilitate the commissioning of high quality Fostering Placements for Children and Young People. We are looking to knowledgeable and experienced providers to work with us to transform the lives of children, enabling them to break down barriers and turn challenging situations into positive ones. Through the FPS we are looking for sustainability, transformation and innovation with providers and Local Authorities and wider partners to work together to ensure each one of our children has the capacity, skills, independence and resilience they will need to meet the challenges of adult life in the 21st century.
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The contract period is three years.
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