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title: "NEPO603 - Tyne-Tees Independent Foster Care Services - Opening 5"
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# NEPO603 - Tyne-Tees Independent Foster Care Services - Opening 5

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e747e6d-3321-4012-9a7a-2bea36d3bdc5

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of Tyne-Tees Independent Foster Care Services under the Flexible Procurement Agreement. This procurement falls under the Health and social work services category. The tender deadline is on 5th August 2024, with a contract period starting on 2nd September 2024 and ending on 30th June 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for Independent Foster Care Agencies registered with the appropriate regulatory bodies to apply. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly suitable for this procurement opportunity. Businesses in the social and health services sector would find this tender well-suited for potential growth, providing essential services in the United Kingdom region.

## Notice

This bespoke flexible procurement solution is under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route and will be known as the Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) for the Provision of Independent Fostering Services. Independent Foster Care Agencies must evidence that they are registered with the appropriate regulatory body; for example, Ofsted or equivalent, to be eligible to apply to the Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract). This is the fifth Opening of the Flexible Procurement Agreement which can be found on Find a Tender Award Notice 2022/S 000-017849 and subsequent corrigendum 2022/S 000-018030 Applications must 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/b4608ac9-554c-4d0e-a87e-9bf2f4b82388 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 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 | 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

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2024 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4608ac9-554c-4d0e-a87e-9bf2f4b82388

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4608ac9-554c-4d0e-a87e-9bf2f4b82388
  8th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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