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title: "Independent Residential and Specialist Education Services - Opening 1"
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# Independent Residential and Specialist Education Services - Opening 1

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d3e7cac-323f-4dcf-ab0a-1d9741ce54b2

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council recently completed the award phase for a procurement process titled "Independent Residential and Specialist Education Services - Opening 1". This procurement is classified under the "Health and social work services" industry category and falls under the Social and Other Specific Services procurement route, also known as the "Light Touch Regime". The procurement was conducted via an open procedure below the threshold and covered the provision of various services, including placements in independent special schools, residential children's homes, and supported accommodation. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 7th May 2024 and the contract period spanning from 1st June 2024 to 30th September 2025.

The awarded contract creates numerous business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs registered with regulatory bodies such as Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission, or the Department for Education. Businesses specialising in education, residential care, and health services for children and young people are particularly well-suited for this contract. By participating, these businesses can expand their service offerings within the United Kingdom and contribute to the welfare and education of minors, thereby solidifying their market position and driving future growth. The awarded suppliers for this contract include Hopespring Newcastle, North East Specialist Therapeutic Services CIC, and Right-Trak Ltd.

## Notice

This bespoke flexible procurement solution is under the Social and Other Specific Services procurement route ('Light Touch Regime'), and will be known as the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract) for the provision of placements for: A) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Pre-16, B) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Post-16, C) Residential Children's Homes for Children and Young People aged 0 - 18 years, D) Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break Services for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. E) Ofsted Registered Supported Accommodation for Young People 16 - 21 years All Services must evidence that they are registered with the appropriate regulatory body; for example, Ofsted, Care Quality Commission, Department for Education or Care Inspectorate Scotland to be eligible to apply to the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract). This is the first opening for this Flexible Procurement Agreement. Applications should 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/fe00def0-13d7-4809-8382-367620e42c93 |
| 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 | 28 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | HOPESPRING NEWCASTLE; NORTH EAST SPECIALIST THERAPEUTIC SERVICES; RIGHT-TRAK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 11:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe00def0-13d7-4809-8382-367620e42c93
- 15 Apr 2024 at 12:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78645255-6856-4067-bc71-bd26fde06238

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe00def0-13d7-4809-8382-367620e42c93
  29th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78645255-6856-4067-bc71-bd26fde06238
  15th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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