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title: "NEPO603 - Tyne-Tees Independent Foster Care Services - Opening 4"
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# NEPO603 - Tyne-Tees Independent Foster Care Services - Opening 4

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be07a6f5-7239-40a6-bb7a-2ed0a0959dee

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council has concluded the procurement process for "NEPO603 - Tyne-Tees Independent Foster Care Services - Opening 4," a project classified under the health and social work services category. The procurement was managed via an open procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 for the Flexible Procurement Agreement for the provision of independent fostering services. The tender closed on 7th May 2024, with the contract period running from 1st June 2024 to 30th June 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £0.01 and the primary delivery location is within the United Kingdom. Key contact for this procurement was Margaret Morgan (margaret.morgan@newcastle.gov.uk) of Newcastle City Council.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for independent foster care agencies, particularly those registered with Ofsted or an equivalent regulatory body, to expand their business within the public sector. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Such businesses stand to benefit from engaging in long-term service provision under a robust and flexible procurement agreement designed to meet specific social service needs. The contract awarded to Family First Fostering Ltd highlights the potential for growth and reliability in service delivery within defined regulatory frameworks.

## 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 fourth 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/2bfc06c1-9e8a-4292-b4b4-deba24ca57dd |
| 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 - 30 Jun 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 | FAMILY FIRST FOSTERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bfc06c1-9e8a-4292-b4b4-deba24ca57dd
- 15 Apr 2024 at 12:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79b4fc78-ca3d-422d-9c24-5c7497c5d63b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bfc06c1-9e8a-4292-b4b4-deba24ca57dd
  29th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79b4fc78-ca3d-422d-9c24-5c7497c5d63b
  15th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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