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Tender: Flexible Procurement System for Children's Residential Placements – North West Local Authorities (Round 18)

Released 7 months ago

Closed27 Apr 2026

Est. valueEstimate£0 to £289.6M

LocationUnited Kingdom

AgencyTrafford Council

SourceContracts Finder

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

Submissions closedClosed Mon, 27 Apr 2026

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North West Local Authorities are seeking experienced providers to join Round 18 of a Flexible Procurement System to commission high-quality children's residential placements. The FPS aims to engage knowledgeable and experienced providers to work with local authorities and wider partners to transform the lives of children by breaking down barriers and turning challenging situations into positive outcomes, with a focus on sustainability, transformation and innovation to build each child's capacity, skills, independence and resilience for adult life in the 21st century. Bidders already accepted onto the previously advertised FPS need not apply.

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