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title: "C-006050 - NEPO Provision of Independent Fostering Services (NE7) - Opening 1"
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published: "2019-10-08"
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# C-006050 - NEPO Provision of Independent Fostering Services (NE7) - Opening 1

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-356f6c19-fa53-4ad0-b846-19b4de8d7cb5

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## Summary

The Newcastle City Council is planning a new procurement opportunity titled "C-006050 - NEPO Provision of Independent Fostering Services (NE7) - Opening 1," which falls under the health and social work services category. This procurement process is set to take place in the North East of England, with the contract period commencing on 1 October 2019 and concluding on 31 March 2021. This tender is classified as an open procedure, allowing for maximum participation, and is anticipated to have its first monthly opening following the future notice published on 8 October 2019.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in providing Independent Fostering Services. Given that the solution remains open continuously for the first year and allows for multiple openings annually, businesses that offer innovative and effective social work solutions may find this an ideal avenue to expand their operations and engage with new clients, thereby fostering growth in a competitive sector.

## Notice

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. This is the first monthly opening.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59115e52-7d9c-4e9d-abb9-7a58d59fa02a |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Oct 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| 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

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2019 at 10:05 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59115e52-7d9c-4e9d-abb9-7a58d59fa02a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59115e52-7d9c-4e9d-abb9-7a58d59fa02a
  8th October 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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