Award

Independent Residential and Specialist Education Services - Opening 1

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jul 2024 at 11:26

Award Notice
Tender

15 Apr 2024 at 12:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council recently completed the award phase for a procurement process titled "Independent Residential and Specialist Education Services - Opening 1". This procurement is classified under the "Health and social work services" industry category and falls under the Social and Other Specific Services procurement route, also known as the "Light Touch Regime". The procurement was conducted via an open procedure below the threshold and covered the provision of various services, including placements in independent special schools, residential children's homes, and supported accommodation. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 7th May 2024 and the contract period spanning from 1st June 2024 to 30th September 2025.

The awarded contract creates numerous business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs registered with regulatory bodies such as Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission, or the Department for Education. Businesses specialising in education, residential care, and health services for children and young people are particularly well-suited for this contract. By participating, these businesses can expand their service offerings within the United Kingdom and contribute to the welfare and education of minors, thereby solidifying their market position and driving future growth. The awarded suppliers for this contract include Hopespring Newcastle, North East Specialist Therapeutic Services CIC, and Right-Trak Ltd.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Residential and Specialist Education Services - Opening 1

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 first 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
ocds-b5fd17-9d3e7cac-323f-4dcf-ab0a-1d9741ce54b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe00def0-13d7-4809-8382-367620e42c93
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
28 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 1-2 years
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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

HOPESPRING NEWCASTLE

NORTH EAST SPECIALIST THERAPEUTIC SERVICES

RIGHT-TRAK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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