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title: "006050 - NEPO Provision of Independent Fostering Services (NE7)"
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# 006050 - NEPO Provision of Independent Fostering Services (NE7)

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2228520b-7591-49d7-85c5-228d37d5c872

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Newcastle City Council, titled "006050 - NEPO Provision of Independent Fostering Services (NE7)", within the social work and related services industry category. The tender is currently at the active stage, having been published on 18th July 2019. The submission deadline for interested providers is set for 12th August 2019. This flexible procurement agreement allows new providers to apply continuously during the first year, with a minimum of two openings each year thereafter, providing a significant opportunity for involvement in the sector. The total estimated value of the contract is £1,000,000, and the service delivery locations include the United Kingdom and various territories across Europe.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in independent fostering services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, may find this an ideal avenue to expand their service offerings and client base, as the procurement process is structured to support their participation. With the ability to continuously enter the procurement process and the commitment from the council to welcomed new providers, businesses equipped with the necessary qualifications and experience in social work services will have the potential to succeed in competing for this contract.

## Notice

This is a Flexible Procurement Agreement for delivery of Independent Fostering Services. This bespoke solution will remain open continuously within the first year and there will be a minimum of two openings each year after that where new Providers can come onto the solution. Interested organisations can apply through the NEPO Tendering portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=36543d0a-f4a3-e911-80f8-005056b64545&p=1c9e782c-541e-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bacc5694-4523-4389-8fea-43fbf2d0c590 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2019 at 10:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bacc5694-4523-4389-8fea-43fbf2d0c590

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bacc5694-4523-4389-8fea-43fbf2d0c590
  18th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=36543d0a-f4a3-e911-80f8-005056b64545&p=1c9e782c-541e-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21

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