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title: "Independent Allegation Support for Foster Carers"
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# Independent Allegation Support for Foster Carers

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9b53364-7f20-4925-9846-85e3dcb9cc24

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Independent Allegation Support for Foster Carers," under the CPV classification for social work and related services. The tender, which followed a negotiated procedure under the threshold, aimed to provide independent allegation support to foster carers. The contract was awarded to Foster Talk Limited, with a total value of £30,000. The procurement process was in the award stage as of 30th October 2024. The contract period will span from 1st May 2024 to 31st October 2024, covering the United Kingdom as the primary delivery location.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in social work services, particularly those that are SMEs or VCSEs. The contract's relatively modest value and specific requirements make it well-suited for smaller organisations with expertise in providing support services to foster carers. Winning such contracts can help businesses enhance their portfolio, build long-term relationships with local authorities like Newcastle City Council, and strengthen their market position in the social services sector.

## Notice

Provision of independent allegation support to foster carers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ff684b3-883f-4067-8872-346f4c05c14f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Negotiated procedure under threshold |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | 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 | FOSTER TALK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2024 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ff684b3-883f-4067-8872-346f4c05c14f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ff684b3-883f-4067-8872-346f4c05c14f
  30th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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