Planning

C-006050 - NEPO Provision of Independent Fostering Services (NE7) - Opening 1

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Oct 2019 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle City Council is planning a new procurement opportunity titled "C-006050 - NEPO Provision of Independent Fostering Services (NE7) - Opening 1," which falls under the health and social work services category. This procurement process is set to take place in the North East of England, with the contract period commencing on 1 October 2019 and concluding on 31 March 2021. This tender is classified as an open procedure, allowing for maximum participation, and is anticipated to have its first monthly opening following the future notice published on 8 October 2019.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in providing Independent Fostering Services. Given that the solution remains open continuously for the first year and allows for multiple openings annually, businesses that offer innovative and effective social work solutions may find this an ideal avenue to expand their operations and engage with new clients, thereby fostering growth in a competitive sector.

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Notice Title

C-006050 - NEPO Provision of Independent Fostering Services (NE7) - Opening 1

Notice Description

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. This is the first monthly opening.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-356f6c19-fa53-4ad0-b846-19b4de8d7cb5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59115e52-7d9c-4e9d-abb9-7a58d59fa02a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Oct 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alyson Upton
Contact Email
alyson.upton@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0191 277 4619

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
TLC North East (England)

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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