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title: "005600 - Education, Health and Social Care - Opening 9"
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# 005600 - Education, Health and Social Care - Opening 9

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0e2d6f6-b5e7-4ad2-805c-55c9f8d7c6ff

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council is currently managing a tender process for the procurement of education, health, and social care services, specifically aimed at providing children's placements in various settings, including independent special schools and residential children's homes. This tender, titled "005600 - Education, Health and Social Care - Opening 9," is part of a flexible procurement agreement and has a planned opening every month for the duration of the first year, with the current tender period ending on 23rd October 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1st November 2018 and will run until 31st January 2021, with delivery primarily focused in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the education and social care sectors, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing innovative solutions in children's services. Companies that specialise in educational support services, residential care, and community-based programmes will be well-positioned to compete effectively. With the open procedure procurement method in place, new providers can enter the market and benefit from ongoing service demands, making this an attractive venture for suitable businesses looking to expand their operations.

## 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 ninth monthly opening for year 2018/19. Additional information: 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 biannually thereafter.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d2f435b-92c3-4eef-b0b8-477faf0ed6e4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## 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

- 3 Oct 2018 at 12:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d2f435b-92c3-4eef-b0b8-477faf0ed6e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d2f435b-92c3-4eef-b0b8-477faf0ed6e4
  3rd October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd29338c-2bda-4a75-af7e-72e005d6b523
  Original contract awarded 11.12.2018

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