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title: "NEPO605A - Children's Advocacy, Independent People for Children and Adult Complaints and Secure Reviews - Opening 6"
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# NEPO605A - Children's Advocacy, Independent People for Children and Adult Complaints and Secure Reviews - Opening 6

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98a0b69e-46ac-42e3-a54f-7ee5f824551a

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council has initiated a procurement process titled "NEPO605A - Children's Advocacy, Independent People for Children and Adult Complaints and Secure Reviews - Opening 6" under the Social and Other Specific Services EU procurement route ('Light Touch Regime'). This procurement, classified under "Health and social work services" (CPV code 85000000), aims to secure services for Investigating Officers, Independent Persons for Children and Adult Stage Two Complaints, Independent Chairs for Stage Three Statutory Children's Social Care Complaints, Independent Panellists for Stage Three Statutory Children's Social Care Complaints, and Independent Persons for Secure Accommodation Reviews. The open procedure was launched on 22 November 2024, with tender submissions due by 10 January 2025. The contract period is set to start on 3 March 2025, and end on 31 March 2026. Key awards were made on 14 February 2025 to Carter Brown - The Expert Service Limited and Jodie Kathryn Henderson.

This tender presents an excellent avenue for SMEs and VCSEs within the health and social work sector to expand their operations by providing essential advocacy and review services for children and adults. Companies that specialise in social care and advocacy are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the scope of work aligns closely with their expertise. Winning this tender can enhance the profile and business growth of suppliers by associating them with a significant public sector project managed by Newcastle City Council.

## 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 sixth 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/eeae287f-334f-4b61-af63-0a4eeb03c87e |
| 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 | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | CARTER BROWN - THE EXPERT SERVICE; JODIE KATHRYN HENDERSON, TRADING AS JODIE HENDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 17:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeae287f-334f-4b61-af63-0a4eeb03c87e
- 22 Nov 2024 at 16:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a666c9b-5519-4209-b5c1-7d7ce3d18571

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeae287f-334f-4b61-af63-0a4eeb03c87e
  20th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a666c9b-5519-4209-b5c1-7d7ce3d18571
  22nd November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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