Tender

Independent Residential and Specialist Education Services - Opening 3

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Nov 2024 at 16:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has initiated a procurement process titled "Independent Residential and Specialist Education Services - Opening 3" under the Social and Other Specific Services procurement route, known as the Light Touch Regime. This flexible procurement solution seeks to establish a Flexible Procurement Agreement for various placements in independent special schools, residential children's homes, short break services, and supported accommodation for children and young people. The procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category and covers the United Kingdom. The tender, which is currently in the active stage, was published on 22 November 2024, with applications due by 10 January 2025, and contracts commencing from 3 March 2025 to 30 September 2025. Interested parties must be appropriately registered with regulatory bodies such as Ofsted or the Care Quality Commission.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education, health, and social services to secure contracts within a flexible framework, potentially fostering business growth and diversification. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply due to their suitability for the bespoke services required. The open procurement method invites competitive bids, ensuring that qualified businesses can vie for placements in various educational and residential settings, thus expanding their market presence and service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Residential and Specialist Education Services - Opening 3

Notice Description

This bespoke flexible procurement solution is under the Social and Other Specific Services procurement route ('Light Touch Regime'), and will be known as the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) for the provision of placements for: A) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Pre-16, B) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Post-16, C) Residential Children's Homes for Children and Young People aged 0 - 18 years, D) Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break Services for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. E) Ofsted Registered Supported Accommodation for Young People 16 - 21 years All Services must evidence that they are registered with the appropriate regulatory body; for example, Ofsted, Care Quality Commission, Department for Education or Care Inspectorate Scotland to be eligible to apply to the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract). This is the third opening for this Flexible Procurement Agreement. Applications should be submitted via the NEPO Electronic Tendering Portal at www.nepo.org

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a41f5ee-2dcb-42ca-8d95-f55cf80fd039
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 (below 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
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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