Published date: 6 February 2025
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£1,100,000,000
Procurement reference
TRAF001-DN319102-77779552
Published date
6 February 2025
Closing date
7 March 2025
Closing time
5pm
Contract start date
1 April 2025
Contract end date
31 March 2028
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
No
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
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.
More information
About the buyer
Contact name
Bethany Symonds
Address
4th Floor, Waterside House
Waterside Plaza
Sale
M33 7ZF
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1619121616
bethany.symonds1@star-procurement.gov.uk
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Closing: 7 March 2025, 5pm