Award

NEPO603 - Tyne-Tees Independent Foster Care Services - Opening 4

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jul 2024 at 12:44

Award Notice
Tender

15 Apr 2024 at 12:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has concluded the procurement process for "NEPO603 - Tyne-Tees Independent Foster Care Services - Opening 4," a project classified under the health and social work services category. The procurement was managed via an open procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 for the Flexible Procurement Agreement for the provision of independent fostering services. The tender closed on 7th May 2024, with the contract period running from 1st June 2024 to 30th June 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £0.01 and the primary delivery location is within the United Kingdom. Key contact for this procurement was Margaret Morgan (margaret.morgan@newcastle.gov.uk) of Newcastle City Council.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for independent foster care agencies, particularly those registered with Ofsted or an equivalent regulatory body, to expand their business within the public sector. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Such businesses stand to benefit from engaging in long-term service provision under a robust and flexible procurement agreement designed to meet specific social service needs. The contract awarded to Family First Fostering Ltd highlights the potential for growth and reliability in service delivery within defined regulatory frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEPO603 - Tyne-Tees Independent Foster Care Services - Opening 4

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 fourth 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be07a6f5-7239-40a6-bb7a-2ed0a0959dee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bfc06c1-9e8a-4292-b4b4-deba24ca57dd
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 - 30 Jun 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

FAMILY FIRST FOSTERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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