--- title: "005600 - Education, Health and Social Care - Opening 8" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-83bb8b28-fd83-4975-9d91-5e64a9f8b631" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-83bb8b28-fd83-4975-9d91-5e64a9f8b631" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83bb8b28-fd83-4975-9d91-5e64a9f8b631.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83bb8b28-fd83-4975-9d91-5e64a9f8b631.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-09-04" --- # 005600 - Education, Health and Social Care - Opening 8 Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83bb8b28-fd83-4975-9d91-5e64a9f8b631 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-83bb8b28-fd83-4975-9d91-5e64a9f8b631) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83bb8b28-fd83-4975-9d91-5e64a9f8b631.json) ## Summary The Newcastle City Council is currently conducting an open procurement process titled "005600 - Education, Health and Social Care - Opening 8." This contract, classified within the education and training services industry, specifically focuses on the purchase of children's placements across various settings, including Independent Special Schools and Residential Children's Homes. The tender period is open until 25th September 2018, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st October 2018 and conclude on 31st January 2021. The procurement method used is an open procedure below the threshold, with a total contract value of £100,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in educational and social care services, particularly those capable of providing placements for children. The flexible procurement agreement allows new providers to participate, with openings scheduled biannually following an initial 12-month constant availability period. Businesses adept in these areas can leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings and collaborate with public sector organisations. ## 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 eighth monthly opening for year 2018/19. Additional information: Original contract awarded 11.12.2017 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 at least twice a year thereafter. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/946edbb3-c894-4d17-8560-394a2ef48358 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Jun 2018 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | PARK BLUE HOMES; PROGRESSIVE CARE | ## 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 - 4 Sep 2018 at 08:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/946edbb3-c894-4d17-8560-394a2ef48358 - 4 Sep 2018 at 08:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/946edbb3-c894-4d17-8560-394a2ef48358 - 2 Aug 2018 at 11:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f14dcd23-6352-43b7-82a9-fba5c3add141 - 2 Aug 2018 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcf488fa-d906-42ad-81ff-93f4f33a3207 - 5 Apr 2018 at 08:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fba5a4f3-7d52-4d83-a501-be649224b80e - 5 Apr 2018 at 08:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fba5a4f3-7d52-4d83-a501-be649224b80e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/946edbb3-c894-4d17-8560-394a2ef48358 4th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f14dcd23-6352-43b7-82a9-fba5c3add141 2nd August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcf488fa-d906-42ad-81ff-93f4f33a3207 2nd August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fba5a4f3-7d52-4d83-a501-be649224b80e 5th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/67d90198-c5ac-4101-a356-e7161f6f980b Original contract awarded 11.12.2017 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b278aed-0a47-4763-a2c1-3142f744de89 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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