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title: "005600 - Education, Health and Social Care - Opening 15"
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# 005600 - Education, Health and Social Care - Opening 15

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ffffa95-2eb2-4639-863a-f5add9e2cb19

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Newcastle City Council, titled "005600 - Education, Health and Social Care - Opening 15". This opportunity falls within the education and training services industry category, specifically for children's placements, and it is located in the North East of England. Currently, the tender is in the active stage, with a tender period that ends on 26th July 2019. The total estimated value of the contract is £100,000, and it will commence on 1st September 2019, lasting until 31st January 2021. This is an open procedure procurement method designed to invite a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and social care services, particularly those specialising in independent special schools and residential children’s homes. Given that SMEs are encouraged to compete, small and medium enterprises focusing on innovative care solutions, educational support, and related services would be well-suited to participate. The flexible nature of this procurement agreement, which allows for ongoing submissions, creates a favourable environment for new providers to enter the market and potentially grow their business in the public sector.

## 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 fifteenth monthly opening, and the third for year 2019/20. This opportunity has been published via the NEPO tendering portal. Additional information: Original contract awarded 11.12.2018 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/7457c3f5-9455-4ef9-92c4-7fc3f1d1674d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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

- 21 Jun 2019 at 10:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7457c3f5-9455-4ef9-92c4-7fc3f1d1674d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7457c3f5-9455-4ef9-92c4-7fc3f1d1674d
  21st June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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