Award

NEPO605A - Children's Advocacy, independent people for Children and Adult Complaints and Secure Reviews - Opening 4

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jul 2024 at 12:48

Award Notice
Tender

15 Apr 2024 at 12:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has awarded a contract under the procurement title "NEPO605A - Children's Advocacy, independent people for Children and Adult Complaints and Secure Reviews - Opening 4". This procurement project, classified under the Health and social work services industry category, operates through the Social and Other Specific Services EU procurement route ('Light Touch Regime'). The contract covers services in multiple lots including Investigating Officers, Independent Persons, Independent Chairs, and Independent Panellists for various children and adult complaints, as well as Secure Accommodation Reviews. The contracting process was conducted through an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 7th May 2024, and the contract period spans from 26th July 2024 to 31st March 2025. Key contact for the buying organisation is Margaret Morgan, reachable at margaret.morgan@newcastle.gov.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social work sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this flexible procurement solution, given its open and inclusive procedure. The contract aims to support and improve children's and adults' advocacy and complaint resolution services, creating a platform for service providers specialising in independent investigations, reviews, and advocacy to expand their operations and grow within the public sector. Engaging in this tender could enhance business visibility and foster partnerships with local government bodies, providing further avenues for service diversification and community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEPO605A - Children's Advocacy, independent people for Children and Adult Complaints and Secure Reviews - Opening 4

Notice Description

This bespoke flexible procurement solution is under the Social and Other Specific Services EU procurement route ('Light Touch Regime'), and will be known as the Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) for the provision of Services for: Lot 3 - Investigating Officers (Children and Adult Stage Two Complaints) Lot 4 - Independent Persons (Children and Adult Stage Two Complaints) Lot 5 - Independent Chairs for Stage Three Statutory Children's Social Care Complaints Lot 6 - Independent Panellists for Stage Three Statutory Children's Social Care Complaints Lot 7 - Independent Persons for Secure Accommodation Reviews This is the fourth opening for 2021/S 000-028586 All applications must be submitted via the NEPO Electronic Tendering Portal at www.nepo.org

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85c1e2cb-021e-4d6b-90cf-53aec0e81c96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f9fd245-d7c2-4a16-8038-91cd692e6dd7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Margaret Morgan
Contact Email
margaret.morgan@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0191 211 5515

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JANE KOCHANOWSKI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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