Placement of a young person in Foster Care

The procurement process managed by Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council involves a direct award for placing a young person in foster care. This contract, classified under health and social work services, falls within the light touch regime. It is situated in the UKD3 region with a contract period starting from 8 August 2025 until 31 March 2026, with potential renewal options extending until 11 September 2031.

The procurement method utilised is direct award below the threshold without competition, reflecting a completed tender stage as of the award notice date on 8 August 2025. This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or organisations specialising in health and social work services. It is particularly well-suited for providers with the capacity to deliver personalised care and support in fostering environments.

As it is a direct award, interested parties may not engage through competitive tendering, but potential future opportunities could arise with Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council or similar public authorities in related service sectors.