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title: "Award of Supported Accommodation for Looked After Children"
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# Award of Supported Accommodation for Looked After Children

Buyer: NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f67d1169-3217-4058-8b46-08fbcf54452c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves North Tyneside Council, which has awarded a contract for "Supported Accommodation for Looked After Children" within the residential health facilities services sector. The contract, with a value of £400,000, is located in the North East of England. The procurement method employed was a single tender process, and while the tender period ended on 16th March 2018, the contract period began on 1st April 2018 and will conclude on 31st March 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in supported accommodation services, particularly those that cater to vulnerable young people. With a concentrated focus on enhancing in-house services before resorting to external providers, businesses that can offer innovative solutions, high-quality care, and compliance with strict approval processes are likely to find a competitive edge. Companies like Forever Care Ltd and Nest Care Homes, which are experienced in providing similar services, may already be well-positioned to fulfil the requirements set by North Tyneside Council.

## Notice

AWARD ONLY External Supported Accommodation for looked after children required in an emergency when no other facilities are available due to the nature of care required Provided for young people aged under 18 who are supported by the Safe and Supported Teams. As planned, the number of children placed in external supported accommodation has reduced . This is a result of expansion of our in-house supported accommodation service, Starting Point and also the opening of our Staying Close unit, Elm House. There is also a commissioned supported accommodation service for under 25s which provides group accommodation or floating support for young people aged 16+. Starting Point, Elm House and the Under 25s commissioned service are always considered first before a placement with an external provider is sought. A strict approval process is in place dependant on level of support and demand.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/629862e3-e96c-4705-99fe-58d2eb37c090 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Tender |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTH TYNESIDE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Cramlington and Killingworth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BAB ACCOMMODATION; FOREVER CARE; NEST CARE HOMES; NEW KEY SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85144000 - Residential health facilities services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2018 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/629862e3-e96c-4705-99fe-58d2eb37c090

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/629862e3-e96c-4705-99fe-58d2eb37c090
  21st August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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