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GMCA 2201 NW Regional Children’s Services Contract

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Deadline
142 days left
March 01, 2027
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
095436-2026
Value
£16,669,991,477
Location
United Kingdom
Published
October 02, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

October 08, 2026

Deadline for Questions

February 22, 2027

Submission Deadline

March 01, 2027

Contract Start Date

August 01, 2027

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Budget
£16,669,991,477
Duration
96 months
Location
United Kingdom
Type
Other

Original Tender Description

North West Association of Directors of Children’s Services (NWADCS), representing the 24 North West local authorities, have a long track record of collaborative contracting for childrens services. Under new arrangements hosted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) NWADCS are introducing a new contract to allow the North West authorities a route to purchase services for children including; alternative provision, family assessment centres, foster care, residential, SEND schools and colleges, and supported accommodation. The procurement exercise aims to establish an open framework designed to improve provider and local authority experience in relation to the purchasing of these services for children. Additional anticipated outcomes include Reduced duplication in procurement activity across the region. Improved transparency and oversight. Better understanding of sufficiency. Improved approach to pricing and uplifts. Local and sub regional collaboration. Following extensive pre-market engagement activity prior to the lead authority being identified the approach to contract development will focus on engagement with local authorities and providers and the experiences of children and young people using these services.

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  • Proven track record in similar projects
  • Financial stability documentation

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