Tender

006050 - NEPO Provision of Independent Fostering Services (NE7)

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Jul 2019 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Newcastle City Council, titled "006050 - NEPO Provision of Independent Fostering Services (NE7)", within the social work and related services industry category. The tender is currently at the active stage, having been published on 18th July 2019. The submission deadline for interested providers is set for 12th August 2019. This flexible procurement agreement allows new providers to apply continuously during the first year, with a minimum of two openings each year thereafter, providing a significant opportunity for involvement in the sector. The total estimated value of the contract is £1,000,000, and the service delivery locations include the United Kingdom and various territories across Europe.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in independent fostering services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, may find this an ideal avenue to expand their service offerings and client base, as the procurement process is structured to support their participation. With the ability to continuously enter the procurement process and the commitment from the council to welcomed new providers, businesses equipped with the necessary qualifications and experience in social work services will have the potential to succeed in competing for this contract.

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Notice Title

006050 - NEPO Provision of Independent Fostering Services (NE7)

Notice Description

This is a Flexible Procurement Agreement for delivery of Independent Fostering Services. This bespoke solution will remain open continuously within the first year and there will be a minimum of two openings each year after that where new Providers can come onto the solution. Interested organisations can apply through the NEPO Tendering portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=36543d0a-f4a3-e911-80f8-005056b64545&p=1c9e782c-541e-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2228520b-7591-49d7-85c5-228d37d5c872
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bacc5694-4523-4389-8fea-43fbf2d0c590
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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