Tender

NEPO603 - Tyne-Tees Independent Foster Care Services - Opening 6

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Nov 2024 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has initiated the tender process for "NEPO603 - Tyne-Tees Independent Foster Care Services - Opening 6". This falls within the Health and Social Work Services category, specifically under CPV code 85000000. The procurement is being conducted as an open procedure (below threshold) and focuses on the provision of independent fostering services, aimed at suppliers registered with regulatory bodies like Ofsted. The tender was published on 22nd November 2024, with the submission deadline set for 10th January 2025. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 3rd March 2025 and will conclude on 30th June 2026. The procurement applies to services within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for independent foster care agencies, especially SMEs and VCSEs, that are looking to expand their service provision within the social care sector. The flexible procurement agreement model facilitates an ongoing opportunity for appropriately registered providers to engage with Newcastle City Council, thereby securing long-term, stable contracts. Businesses with relevant expertise in independent fostering services and compliance with regulatory standards are well-suited to compete in this tender process.

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Notice Title

NEPO603 - Tyne-Tees Independent Foster Care Services - Opening 6

Notice Description

This bespoke flexible procurement solution is under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route and will be known as the Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) for the Provision of Independent Fostering Services. Independent Foster Care Agencies must evidence that they are registered with the appropriate regulatory body; for example, Ofsted or equivalent, to be eligible to apply to the Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract). This is the sixth Opening of the Flexible Procurement Agreement which can be found on Find a Tender Award Notice 2022/S 000-017849 and subsequent corrigendum 2022/S 000-018030 Applications must be submitted via the NEPO Electronic Tendering Portal at www.nepo.org

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8504b3a-95b7-417c-a638-6fdd8e473347
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ccec82c-61e6-4736-9bf5-4d4cb3c7abb0
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 Jun 2026 1-2 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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