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title: "Independent Residential and Specialist Education Services - Opening 2"
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# Independent Residential and Specialist Education Services - Opening 2

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66920ad0-cd9e-4447-ba5c-bc368b6f4560

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Newcastle City Council, pertains to the provision of "Independent Residential and Specialist Education Services - Opening 2". This falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services (CPV: 85000000) and covers the entire United Kingdom. As of 25th October 2024, the procurement has reached the award stage. The Flexible Procurement Agreement, under the "Light Touch Regime," encompasses several services, including independent special schools, residential children's homes, and supported accommodations for various age groups. The contract period begins on 25th October 2024 and ends on 30th September 2025, with applications having been accepted until 5th August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs. The procurement is suitable for organisations registered with regulatory bodies such as Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission, and the Department for Education. Businesses specialising in education and residential care services for children and young people, both pre- and post-16, and those providing residential short break and supported accommodation services, are particularly well-suited to this tender. This flexible agreement allows for a wide range of service providers to collaborate with Newcastle City Council to deliver essential social services, thereby enhancing their business footprint and impact in the sector.

## Notice

This bespoke flexible procurement solution is under the Social and Other Specific Services procurement route ('Light Touch Regime'), and will be known as the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) for the provision of placements for: A) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Pre-16, B) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Post-16, C) Residential Children's Homes for Children and Young People aged 0 - 18 years, D) Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break Services for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. E) Ofsted Registered Supported Accommodation for Young People 16 - 21 years All Services must evidence that they are registered with the appropriate regulatory body; for example, Ofsted, Care Quality Commission, Department for Education or Care Inspectorate Scotland to be eligible to apply to the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract). This is the second opening for this Flexible Procurement Agreement. Applications should be submitted via the NEPO Electronic Tendering Portal at www.nepo.org

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87a06e4a-a86b-4d04-9041-c04973a17935 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOVING UP CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2024 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87a06e4a-a86b-4d04-9041-c04973a17935
- 8 Jul 2024 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/262afb7d-8618-424c-9337-954be86b284e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87a06e4a-a86b-4d04-9041-c04973a17935
  25th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/262afb7d-8618-424c-9337-954be86b284e
  8th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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