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title: "Independent Foster Care Placements (under NEPO603)"
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buyer: "REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Independent Foster Care Placements (under NEPO603)

Buyer: REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-361abb23-bba3-47ba-b3fe-61b448775f9b

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## Summary

The Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council has awarded Independent Foster Care Placements under the NEPO603 Tyne-Tees Flexible Procurement Agreement to Foster Care Associates and Action for Children. The contract period runs from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025. This procurement opportunity falls under the 'Social work and related services' category, with a selective procurement method used.

This tender awarded by the Council presents an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, operating in the social work services sector. The contract period allows ample time for awarded suppliers to deliver services efficiently. Businesses with experience in providing foster care services may find this opportunity well-suited for expanding their operations and partnerships within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Placements awarded under NEPO603 Tyne-Tees Independent Foster Care Services Flexible Procurement Agreement (P-007466/C-012130) Additional information: The organisations listed have been awarded placements under the Framework. Further information can be found on the Council's contracts register available via Council website and www.nepo.org

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b089fc4-f4ba-4ca6-9330-42ed365bdcaa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Coatham |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FOR CHILDREN; FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2023 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b089fc4-f4ba-4ca6-9330-42ed365bdcaa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b089fc4-f4ba-4ca6-9330-42ed365bdcaa
  1st March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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