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title: "005600- Education, Health & Social Care - Opening 5"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0e821659-2190-442a-9e7a-3d836f581080"
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# 005600- Education, Health & Social Care - Opening 5

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e821659-2190-442a-9e7a-3d836f581080

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## Summary

The Newcastle City Council is initiating a procurement process titled "005600- Education, Health & Social Care - Opening 5," which falls under the categories of education and training services, as well as health and social work services. The contract primarily involves purchasing placements for children in independent special schools and residential children's homes. This selective procurement method through a framework agreement is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 22nd June 2018. The contract is scheduled to commence on 28th June 2018 and will extend until 31st January 2021, with an estimated value of £200,000 and delivery expected in the North East region of England.

This opportunity allows potential suppliers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in a growing sector focusing on education, health, and social care. Businesses that provide specialist educational services, residential care, or related support services would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this tender. The flexible procurement model, with openings multiple times throughout the year, provides a conducive environment for new providers to enter the market and establish long-term working relationships with the Newcastle City Council.

## Notice

A flexible Procurement Agreement is in place for the purchase of Children's placements in A) Independent Special Schools (Pre-16 years), B) Independent Special Schools (Post-16 years), C) Residential Children's Homes and D) Residential Short Breaks. This solution will be constantly open within year one and there will be a minimum of two openings each year after that to allow new Providers to come onto the solution. This is the fifth monthly opening for year 2018/19. Additional information: The original tender was issued on the NEPO Electronic Tendering Portal as DN170613. This contract is open every month for the first 12 months then biannually thereafter

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9649c51-c53f-4713-ba4f-36e133995f40 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2018 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2018 at 09:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9649c51-c53f-4713-ba4f-36e133995f40

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9649c51-c53f-4713-ba4f-36e133995f40
  4th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2963e5f5-b575-48b0-8ab6-873759a40348
  Original contract awarded 11.12.2017

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