Children and Young People's Residential Placements Flexible Procurement System (Round 19)

The North West Local Authorities are developing a Flexible Procurement System (FPS) to facilitate the commissioning of high quality Children's Residential Placements. 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.

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract. Contract summary Industry - Social work and related services - 85300000 - Social work services with accommodation - 85311000 Location of contract England Value of contract £1,110,000,000 Procurement reference TRAF001-DN299325-70641373 Published date 25 September 2026 Closing date 30 October 2026 Closing time 12pm Contract start date 1 December 2026 Contract end date 1 January 2028 Contract type Service contract Procedure type Open procedure (above threshold) Contract is suitable for SMEs? Yes Contract is suitable for VCSEs? Yes Description The North West Local Authorities are developing a Flexible Procurement System (FPS) to facilitate the commissioning of high quality Children's Residential Placements. 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 How to apply Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name Tim Kulewa Address 1st Floor Trafford Town Hall Stretford M32 0TH United Kingdom

Telephone: [contact details removed]

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Closing: 30 October 2026, 12pm