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title: "NEPO603 - Tyne-Tees Independent Foster Care Services - Opening 6"
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# NEPO603 - Tyne-Tees Independent Foster Care Services - Opening 6

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8504b3a-95b7-417c-a638-6fdd8e473347

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council has initiated the tender process for "NEPO603 - Tyne-Tees Independent Foster Care Services - Opening 6". This falls within the Health and Social Work Services category, specifically under CPV code 85000000. The procurement is being conducted as an open procedure (below threshold) and focuses on the provision of independent fostering services, aimed at suppliers registered with regulatory bodies like Ofsted. The tender was published on 22nd November 2024, with the submission deadline set for 10th January 2025. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 3rd March 2025 and will conclude on 30th June 2026. The procurement applies to services within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for independent foster care agencies, especially SMEs and VCSEs, that are looking to expand their service provision within the social care sector. The flexible procurement agreement model facilitates an ongoing opportunity for appropriately registered providers to engage with Newcastle City Council, thereby securing long-term, stable contracts. Businesses with relevant expertise in independent fostering services and compliance with regulatory standards are well-suited to compete in this tender process.

## Notice

This bespoke flexible procurement solution is under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route and will be known as the Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) for the Provision of Independent Fostering Services. Independent Foster Care Agencies must evidence that they are registered with the appropriate regulatory body; for example, Ofsted or equivalent, to be eligible to apply to the Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract). This is the sixth Opening of the Flexible Procurement Agreement which can be found on Find a Tender Award Notice 2022/S 000-017849 and subsequent corrigendum 2022/S 000-018030 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/9ccec82c-61e6-4736-9bf5-4d4cb3c7abb0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 17:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ccec82c-61e6-4736-9bf5-4d4cb3c7abb0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ccec82c-61e6-4736-9bf5-4d4cb3c7abb0
  22nd November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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