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title: "NEPO605A - Children's Advocacy, independent people for Children and Adult Complaints and Secure Reviews (P-007452 / C-012113) - OPENING 3 (November 2023)"
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# NEPO605A - Children's Advocacy, independent people for Children and Adult Complaints and Secure Reviews (P-007452 / C-012113) - OPENING 3 (November 2023)

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f0b2abb-01d1-45e0-973e-1794d8168cb2

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## Summary

The Newcastle City Council has recently awarded a Flexible Procurement Agreement for Children's Advocacy and related services under Lot 3 - Lot 7. The contract period is from 9th February 2024 to 31st March 2025. The tender deadline was on 30th November 2023, and the procurement method was an open procedure above the threshold. This opportunity falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the health and social work services sector, to provide services related to Children's Advocacy and Complaint Reviews. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Suppliers who can offer Investigating Officers, Independent Persons, and Chairs for Social Care Complaints are encouraged to participate in this tender process.

## Notice

Newcastle City Council (''the Lead Authority'') acting as the lead authority on behalf of the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) and its Member Authorities, has awarded a Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) for: Lot 1 - Children's Advocacy, Lot 2 - NOT USED Lot 3 - Investigating Officers (Children and Adult Stage Two Complaints) Lot 4 - Independent Persons (Children and Adult Stage Two Complaints) Lot 5 - Independent Chairs for Stage Three Statutory Children's Social Care Complaints Lot 6 - Independent Panellists for Stage Three Statutory Children's Social Care Complaints Lot 7 - Independent Persons for Secure Accommodation Reviews This Notice is for Opening Three of this Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) and the Council is inviting tenders for Lots 3 - 7 only. Providers can apply at www.nepo.org

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02863827-5760-40f4-b5d1-0dd3fd1b3272 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2023 at 14:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02863827-5760-40f4-b5d1-0dd3fd1b3272

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02863827-5760-40f4-b5d1-0dd3fd1b3272
  16th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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