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NEPO605A - Children's Advocacy, Independent People for Children and Adults Complaints and Secure Reviews - Opening 8

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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27 Jul 2026 at 15:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "NEPO605A - Children's Advocacy, Independent People for Children and Adults Complaints and Secure Reviews - Opening 8" is being conducted by Newcastle City Council. This tender, classified under the Health and Social Work Services category (CPV: 85000000), is focused on service provision and is currently in the Tender stage. Key services being procured include roles such as Investigating Officers, Independent Persons, Independent Chairs, and Panellists for children's social care complaints, as well as Independent Persons for Secure Accommodation Reviews. The tender follows an open procedure under the "Light Touch Regime" for Social and Other Specific Services and is set within the UK region. Proposals must be submitted by 15th September 2026, with bid opening scheduled for the next day, 16th September 2026, at 09:00 GMT.

This tender offers businesses in the health and social work sectors considerable opportunities for growth. It is tailored for suppliers with capabilities in managing various complaint stages and secure accommodation reviews. Given its flexible structure and the availability of multiple lots, businesses specialising in children's and adults' advocacy services can diversify their offerings and expand their clientele. The procurement process is particularly suitable for firms experienced in providing statutory social care services and independent oversight roles, tapping into long-term contract opportunities of up to three years, with potential extensions. Engaging with Newcastle City Council through this open procedure could significantly boost a company's portfolio and establish valuable public sector partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEPO605A - Children's Advocacy, Independent People for Children and Adults Complaints and Secure Reviews - Opening 8

Notice Description

This is the eighth opening of this bespoke flexible procurement originally under find a tender reference 2023/S 000-033961 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

Lot Information

Investigating Officers (IO) (Children and Adult Stage 2 Complaints)

Investigating officers (children and adult stage two complaints)

Options: 2x 12 month options to extend

Independent Persons (IP) (Children and Adult Stage Two Complaints)

Independent persons (children and adult stage two complaints)

Options: 2x 12 month options to extend

Independent Chairs for Stage Three Statutory Children's Social Care Complaints

Independent Chairs for Stage Three Statutory Children's Social Care Complaints

Options: 2x 12 month options to extend

Independent Panellists for Stage Three Statutory Children's Social Care Complaints

Independent Panellists for Stage Three Statutory Children's Social Care Complaints

Options: 2x 12 month options to extend

Independent Persons for Secure Accommodation Reviews

Independent Persons for Secure Accommodation Reviews

Options: 2x 12 month options to extend

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d490
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070923-2026
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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

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