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title: "NEPO605A - Children's Advocacy, independent people for Children and Adult Complaints and Secure Reviews - Opening 4"
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# NEPO605A - Children's Advocacy, independent people for Children and Adult Complaints and Secure Reviews - Opening 4

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85c1e2cb-021e-4d6b-90cf-53aec0e81c96

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council has awarded a contract under the procurement title "NEPO605A - Children's Advocacy, independent people for Children and Adult Complaints and Secure Reviews - Opening 4". This procurement project, classified under the Health and social work services industry category, operates through the Social and Other Specific Services EU procurement route ('Light Touch Regime'). The contract covers services in multiple lots including Investigating Officers, Independent Persons, Independent Chairs, and Independent Panellists for various children and adult complaints, as well as Secure Accommodation Reviews. The contracting process was conducted through an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 7th May 2024, and the contract period spans from 26th July 2024 to 31st March 2025. Key contact for the buying organisation is Margaret Morgan, reachable at margaret.morgan@newcastle.gov.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social work sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this flexible procurement solution, given its open and inclusive procedure. The contract aims to support and improve children's and adults' advocacy and complaint resolution services, creating a platform for service providers specialising in independent investigations, reviews, and advocacy to expand their operations and grow within the public sector. Engaging in this tender could enhance business visibility and foster partnerships with local government bodies, providing further avenues for service diversification and community impact.

## Notice

This bespoke flexible procurement solution is under the Social and Other Specific Services EU procurement route ('Light Touch Regime'), and will be known as the Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) for the provision of Services for: 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 is the fourth opening for 2021/S 000-028586 All 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/9f9fd245-d7c2-4a16-8038-91cd692e6dd7 |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 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 | 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 | JANE KOCHANOWSKI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f9fd245-d7c2-4a16-8038-91cd692e6dd7
- 15 Apr 2024 at 12:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a4d8f31-4a54-494c-b610-9e368e830593

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f9fd245-d7c2-4a16-8038-91cd692e6dd7
  29th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a4d8f31-4a54-494c-b610-9e368e830593
  15th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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