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# NEPO602 - Education, Health and Social Care Interim Contract (C-012151) - Opening 1

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
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## Summary

Newcastle City Council is leading the procurement process on behalf of the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) for the Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) in the Health and Social Work Services category. This agreement, open to NEPO Members and Associate Members, aims to serve Contracting Authorities across the UK. The tender, titled "NEPO602 - Education, Health and Social Care Interim Contract", has an active status and the tender period ends on 28th October 2022. The agreement covers a range of Lots targeting different special education needs for Children and Young People both Pre-16 and Post-16.

This tender presents opportunities for Providers in the Education and Health sectors to deliver a variety of services within the specified Lots. Businesses dealing with Education and Health services, particularly those catering to children with special needs and care requirements, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The lead authority, Newcastle City Council, emphasises the non-exclusive nature of the agreement and the importance of meeting the regulatory standards for Residential Children's Homes to be eligible for participation. With a duration of 360 days, the procurement method is an open procedure, providing a fair chance for interested parties to compete and extend their services.

## Notice

Newcastle City Council ("the Lead Authority'') is acting as the Lead Authority on behalf of the North-East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) and its Member Authorities, in respect of a bespoke Flexible Procurement solution under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. The bespoke flexible procurement solution will be known as the Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract), for; A) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Pre-16, B) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Post-16, C) Residential Children's Homes for Children and Young People aged 0 - 18 years, D) Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break Services for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. In relation to Residential Children's Homes, where applicable, Homes must evidence that they are registered with the appropriate regulatory body; for example, Ofsted, Care Quality Commission or Care Inspectorate Scotland in order to be eligible to apply to the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract). This Flexible Procurement Agreement will open regularly to accept applications from new Providers. This is the first Opening of the Flexible Procurement Agreement which can be found on Find a Tender Award Notice 2022/S 000-020907.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD - mild to moderate) (Pre 16)

The Participating Local Authorities are seeking to appoint multiple Providers to deliver Services for the provision of; A) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Pre-16, B) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Post-16, C) Residential Children's Homes for Children and Young People aged 0 - 18 years, D) Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break Services for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. In relation to Residential Children's Homes, where applicable, Homes must evidence that they are registered with the appropriate regulatory body; for example, Ofsted, Care Quality Commission or Care Inspectorate Scotland in order to be eligible to apply to the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract). on a non-exclusive basis. The Provider acknowledges that, in entering this Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract), no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee has been granted by the Participating Authorities for Services from the Provider and that the Participating Organisations are at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any of the Services. The Lead Authority are carrying out the Opening of this bespoke Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. This means that the Lead Authority will invite all interested parties to tender as a single stage.

Options: 1x 8-month Option to Extend

Lot 2 - ASD with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) issues (Pre 16)

The Participating Local Authorities are seeking to appoint multiple Providers to deliver Services for the provision of; A) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Pre-16, B) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Post-16, C) Residential Children's Homes for Children and Young People aged 0 - 18 years, D) Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break Services for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. In relation to Residential Children's Homes, where applicable, Homes must evidence that they are registered with the appropriate regulatory body; for example, Ofsted, Care Quality Commission or Care Inspectorate Scotland in order to be eligible to apply to the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract). on a non-exclusive basis. The Provider acknowledges that, in entering this Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract), no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee has been granted by the Participating Authorities for Services from the Provider and that the Participating Organisations are at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any of the Services. The Lead Authority are carrying out the Opening of this bespoke Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. This means that the Lead Authority will invite all interested parties to tender as a single stage.

Options: 1x 8-month Option to Extend

Lot 3 - ASD with complex learning difficulties or severe learning difficulties (Pre 16)

The Participating Local Authorities are seeking to appoint multiple Providers to deliver Services for the provision of; A) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Pre-16, B) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Post-16, C) Residential Children's Homes for Children and Young People aged 0 - 18 years, D) Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break Services for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. In relation to Residential Children's Homes, where applicable, Homes must evidence that they are registered with the appropriate regulatory body; for example, Ofsted, Care Quality Commission or Care Inspectorate Scotland in order to be eligible to apply to the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract). on a non-exclusive basis. The Provider acknowledges that, in entering this Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract), no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee has been granted by the Participating Authorities for Services from the Provider and that the Participating Organisations are at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any of the Services. The Lead Authority are carrying out the Opening of this bespoke Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. This means that the Lead Authority will invite all interested parties to tender as a single stage.

Options: 1x 8-month Option to Extend

Lot 4 - Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) issues (Pre 16)

The Participating Local Authorities are seeking to appoint multiple Providers to deliver Services for the provision of; A) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Pre-16, B) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Post-16, C) Residential Children's Homes for Children and Young People aged 0 - 18 years, D) Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break Services for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. In relation to Residential Children's Homes, where applicable, Homes must evidence that they are registered with the appropriate regulatory body; for example, Ofsted, Care Quality Commission or Care Inspectorate Scotland in order to be eligible to apply to the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract). on a non-exclusive basis. The Provider acknowledges that, in entering this Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract), no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee has been granted by the Participating Authorities for Services from the Provider and that the Participating Organisations are at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any of the Services. The Lead Authority are carrying out the Opening of this bespoke Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. This means that the Lead Authority will invite all interested parties to tender as a single stage.

Options: 1x 8-month Option to Extend

Lot 5 - Profound and multiple learning difficulties / severe learning difficulties (Pre 16)

The Participating Local Authorities are seeking to appoint multiple Providers to deliver Services for the provision of; A) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Pre-16, B) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Post-16, C) Residential Children's Homes for Children and Young People aged 0 - 18 years, D) Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break Services for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. In relation to Residential Children's Homes, where applicable, Homes must evidence that they are registered with the appropriate regulatory body; for example, Ofsted, Care Quality Commission or Care Inspectorate Scotland in order to be eligible to apply to the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract). on a non-exclusive basis. The Provider acknowledges that, in entering this Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract), no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee has been granted by the Participating Authorities for Services from the Provider and that the Participating Organisations are at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any of the Services. The Lead Authority are carrying out the Opening of this bespoke Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. This means that the Lead Authority will invite all interested parties to tender as a single stage.

Options: 1x 8-month Option to Extend

Lot 6 - Physical disability or medical need (Pre 16)

The Participating Local Authorities are seeking to appoint multiple Providers to deliver Services for the provision of; A) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Pre-16, B) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Post-16, C) Residential Children's Homes for Children and Young People aged 0 - 18 years, D) Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break Services for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. In relation to Residential Children's Homes, where applicable, Homes must evidence that they are registered with the appropriate regulatory body; for example, Ofsted, Care Quality Commission or Care Inspectorate Scotland in order to be eligible to apply to the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract). on a non-exclusive basis. The Provider acknowledges that, in entering this Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract), no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee has been granted by the Participating Authorities for Services from the Provider and that the Participating Organisations are at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any of the Services. The Lead Authority are carrying out the Opening of this bespoke Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. This means that the Lead Authority will invite all interested parties to tender as a single stage.

Options: 1x 8-month Option to Extend

Lot 7 - Significant sensory disability and communication needs (speech and language / hearing impairment / visual impairment / multi-sensory impairment) (Pre 16)

The Participating Local Authorities are seeking to appoint multiple Providers to deliver Services for the provision of; A) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Pre-16, B) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Post-16, C) Residential Children's Homes for Children and Young People aged 0 - 18 years, D) Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break Services for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. In relation to Residential Children's Homes, where applicable, Homes must evidence that they are registered with the appropriate regulatory body; for example, Ofsted, Care Quality Commission or Care Inspectorate Scotland in order to be eligible to apply to the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract). on a non-exclusive basis. The Provider acknowledges that, in entering this Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract), no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee has been granted by the Participating Authorities for Services from the Provider and that the Participating Organisations are at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any of the Services. The Lead Authority are carrying out the Opening of this bespoke Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. This means that the Lead Authority will invite all interested parties to tender as a single stage.

Options: 1x 8-month Option to Extend

Lot 8 - Specific learning difficulties (SpLD) (Pre 16)

The Participating Local Authorities are seeking to appoint multiple Providers to deliver Services for the provision of; A) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Pre-16, B) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Post-16, C) Residential Children's Homes for Children and Young People aged 0 - 18 years, D) Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break Services for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. In relation to Residential Children's Homes, where applicable, Homes must evidence that they are registered with the appropriate regulatory body; for example, Ofsted, Care Quality Commission or Care Inspectorate Scotland in order to be eligible to apply to the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract). on a non-exclusive basis. The Provider acknowledges that, in entering this Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract), no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee has been granted by the Participating Authorities for Services from the Provider and that the Participating Organisations are at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any of the Services. The Lead Authority are carrying out the Opening of this bespoke Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. This means that the Lead Authority will invite all interested parties to tender as a single stage.

Options: 1x 8-month Option to Extend

Lot 9 - Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) with associated challenging behaviour (Pre 16)

The Participating Local Authorities are seeking to appoint multiple Providers to deliver Services for the provision of; A) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Pre-16, B) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Post-16, C) Residential Children's Homes for Children and Young People aged 0 - 18 years, D) Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break Services for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. In relation to Residential Children's Homes, where applicable, Homes must evidence that they are registered with the appropriate regulatory body; for example, Ofsted, Care Quality Commission or Care Inspectorate Scotland in order to be eligible to apply to the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract). on a non-exclusive basis. The Provider acknowledges that, in entering this Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract), no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee has been granted by the Participating Authorities for Services from the Provider and that the Participating Organisations are at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any of the Services. The Lead Authority are carrying out the Opening of this bespoke Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. This means that the Lead Authority will invite all interested parties to tender as a single stage.

Options: 1x 8-month Option to Extend

Lot 10 - Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD - mild to moderate) (Post 16)

The Participating Local Authorities are seeking to appoint multiple Providers to deliver Services for the provision of; A) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Pre-16, B) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Post-16, C) Residential Children's Homes for Children and Young People aged 0 - 18 years, D) Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break Services for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. In relation to Residential Children's Homes, where applicable, Homes must evidence that they are registered with the appropriate regulatory body; for example, Ofsted, Care Quality Commission or Care Inspectorate Scotland in order to be eligible to apply to the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract). on a non-exclusive basis. The Provider acknowledges that, in entering this Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract), no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee has been granted by the Participating Authorities for Services from the Provider and that the Participating Organisations are at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any of the Services. The Lead Authority are carrying out the Opening of this bespoke Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. This means that the Lead Authority will invite all interested parties to tender as a single stage.

Options: 1x 8-month Option to Extend

Lot 11 - ASD with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) issues (Post 16)

The Participating Local Authorities are seeking to appoint multiple Providers to deliver Services for the provision of; A) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Pre-16, B) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Post-16, C) Residential Children's Homes for Children and Young People aged 0 - 18 years, D) Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break Services for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. In relation to Residential Children's Homes, where applicable, Homes must evidence that they are registered with the appropriate regulatory body; for example, Ofsted, Care Quality Commission or Care Inspectorate Scotland in order to be eligible to apply to the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract). on a non-exclusive basis. The Provider acknowledges that, in entering this Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract), no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee has been granted by the Participating Authorities for Services from the Provider and that the Participating Organisations are at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any of the Services. The Lead Authority are carrying out the Opening of this bespoke Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. This means that the Lead Authority will invite all interested parties to tender as a single stage.

Options: 1x 8-month Option to Extend

Lot 12 - ASD with complex learning difficulties or severe leaning difficulties (Post 16)

The Participating Local Authorities are seeking to appoint multiple Providers to deliver Services for the provision of; A) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Pre-16, B) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Post-16, C) Residential Children's Homes for Children and Young People aged 0 - 18 years, D) Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break Services for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. In relation to Residential Children's Homes, where applicable, Homes must evidence that they are registered with the appropriate regulatory body; for example, Ofsted, Care Quality Commission or Care Inspectorate Scotland in order to be eligible to apply to the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract). on a non-exclusive basis. The Provider acknowledges that, in entering this Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract), no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee has been granted by the Participating Authorities for Services from the Provider and that the Participating Organisations are at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any of the Services. The Lead Authority are carrying out the Opening of this bespoke Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. This means that the Lead Authority will invite all interested parties to tender as a single stage.

Options: 1x 8-month Option to Extend

Lot 13 - Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) issues (Post 16)

The Participating Local Authorities are seeking to appoint multiple Providers to deliver Services for the provision of; A) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Pre-16, B) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Post-16, C) Residential Children's Homes for Children and Young People aged 0 - 18 years, D) Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break Services for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. In relation to Residential Children's Homes, where applicable, Homes must evidence that they are registered with the appropriate regulatory body; for example, Ofsted, Care Quality Commission or Care Inspectorate Scotland in order to be eligible to apply to the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract). on a non-exclusive basis. The Provider acknowledges that, in entering this Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract), no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee has been granted by the Participating Authorities for Services from the Provider and that the Participating Organisations are at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any of the Services. The Lead Authority are carrying out the Opening of this bespoke Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. This means that the Lead Authority will invite all interested parties to tender as a single stage.

Options: 1x 8-month Option to Extend

Lot 14 - Profound and multiple learning difficulties / severe learning difficulties (Post 16)

The Participating Local Authorities are seeking to appoint multiple Providers to deliver Services for the provision of; A) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Pre-16, B) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Post-16, C) Residential Children's Homes for Children and Young People aged 0 - 18 years, D) Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break Services for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. In relation to Residential Children's Homes, where applicable, Homes must evidence that they are registered with the appropriate regulatory body; for example, Ofsted, Care Quality Commission or Care Inspectorate Scotland in order to be eligible to apply to the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract). on a non-exclusive basis. The Provider acknowledges that, in entering this Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract), no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee has been granted by the Participating Authorities for Services from the Provider and that the Participating Organisations are at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any of the Services. The Lead Authority are carrying out the Opening of this bespoke Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. This means that the Lead Authority will invite all interested parties to tender as a single stage.

Options: 1x 8-month Option to Extend

Lot 15 - Physical disability or medical need (Post 16)

The Participating Local Authorities are seeking to appoint multiple Providers to deliver Services for the provision of; A) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Pre-16, B) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Post-16, C) Residential Children's Homes for Children and Young People aged 0 - 18 years, D) Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break Services for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. In relation to Residential Children's Homes, where applicable, Homes must evidence that they are registered with the appropriate regulatory body; for example, Ofsted, Care Quality Commission or Care Inspectorate Scotland in order to be eligible to apply to the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract). on a non-exclusive basis. The Provider acknowledges that, in entering this Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract), no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee has been granted by the Participating Authorities for Services from the Provider and that the Participating Organisations are at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any of the Services. The Lead Authority are carrying out the Opening of this bespoke Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. This means that the Lead Authority will invite all interested parties to tender as a single stage.

Options: 1x 8-month Option to Extend

Lot 16 - Significant sensory disability and communication needs (speech and language / hearing impairment / visual impairment / multi-sensory impairment) (Post 16)

The Participating Local Authorities are seeking to appoint multiple Providers to deliver Services for the provision of; A) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Pre-16, B) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Post-16, C) Residential Children's Homes for Children and Young People aged 0 - 18 years, D) Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break Services for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. In relation to Residential Children's Homes, where applicable, Homes must evidence that they are registered with the appropriate regulatory body; for example, Ofsted, Care Quality Commission or Care Inspectorate Scotland in order to be eligible to apply to the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract). on a non-exclusive basis. The Provider acknowledges that, in entering this Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract), no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee has been granted by the Participating Authorities for Services from the Provider and that the Participating Organisations are at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any of the Services. The Lead Authority are carrying out the Opening of this bespoke Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. This means that the Lead Authority will invite all interested parties to tender as a single stage.

Options: 1x 8-month Option to Extend

Lot 17 - Specific learning difficulties (SpLD) (Post 16)

The Participating Local Authorities are seeking to appoint multiple Providers to deliver Services for the provision of; A) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Pre-16, B) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Post-16, C) Residential Children's Homes for Children and Young People aged 0 - 18 years, D) Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break Services for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. In relation to Residential Children's Homes, where applicable, Homes must evidence that they are registered with the appropriate regulatory body; for example, Ofsted, Care Quality Commission or Care Inspectorate Scotland in order to be eligible to apply to the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract). on a non-exclusive basis. The Provider acknowledges that, in entering this Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract), no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee has been granted by the Participating Authorities for Services from the Provider and that the Participating Organisations are at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any of the Services. The Lead Authority are carrying out the Opening of this bespoke Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. This means that the Lead Authority will invite all interested parties to tender as a single stage.

Options: 1x 8-month Option to Extend

Lot 18 - Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) with associated challenging behaviour (Post 16)

The Participating Local Authorities are seeking to appoint multiple Providers to deliver Services for the provision of; A) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Pre-16, B) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Post-16, C) Residential Children's Homes for Children and Young People aged 0 - 18 years, D) Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break Services for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. In relation to Residential Children's Homes, where applicable, Homes must evidence that they are registered with the appropriate regulatory body; for example, Ofsted, Care Quality Commission or Care Inspectorate Scotland in order to be eligible to apply to the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract). on a non-exclusive basis. The Provider acknowledges that, in entering this Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract), no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee has been granted by the Participating Authorities for Services from the Provider and that the Participating Organisations are at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any of the Services. The Lead Authority are carrying out the Opening of this bespoke Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. This means that the Lead Authority will invite all interested parties to tender as a single stage.

Options: 1x 8-month Option to Extend

Lot 19 - Children's Residential Homes (with Geographically Boundary)

The Participating Local Authorities are seeking to appoint multiple Providers to deliver Services for the provision of; A) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Pre-16, B) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Post-16, C) Residential Children's Homes for Children and Young People aged 0 - 18 years, D) Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break Services for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. In relation to Residential Children's Homes, where applicable, Homes must evidence that they are registered with the appropriate regulatory body; for example, Ofsted, Care Quality Commission or Care Inspectorate Scotland in order to be eligible to apply to the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract). on a non-exclusive basis. The Provider acknowledges that, in entering this Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract), no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee has been granted by the Participating Authorities for Services from the Provider and that the Participating Organisations are at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any of the Services. The Lead Authority are carrying out the Opening of this bespoke Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. This means that the Lead Authority will invite all interested parties to tender as a single stage.

Options: 1x 8-month Option to Extend

Lot 20 - Specialist Assessment / Intervention Homes

The Participating Local Authorities are seeking to appoint multiple Providers to deliver Services for the provision of; A) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Pre-16, B) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Post-16, C) Residential Children's Homes for Children and Young People aged 0 - 18 years, D) Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break Services for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. In relation to Residential Children's Homes, where applicable, Homes must evidence that they are registered with the appropriate regulatory body; for example, Ofsted, Care Quality Commission or Care Inspectorate Scotland in order to be eligible to apply to the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract). on a non-exclusive basis. The Provider acknowledges that, in entering this Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract), no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee has been granted by the Participating Authorities for Services from the Provider and that the Participating Organisations are at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any of the Services. The Lead Authority are carrying out the Opening of this bespoke Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. This means that the Lead Authority will invite all interested parties to tender as a single stage.

Options: 1x 8-month Option to Extend

Lot 21 - Children's Residential Homes (without Geographically Boundary)

The Participating Local Authorities are seeking to appoint multiple Providers to deliver Services for the provision of; A) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Pre-16, B) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Post-16, C) Residential Children's Homes for Children and Young People aged 0 - 18 years, D) Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break Services for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. In relation to Residential Children's Homes, where applicable, Homes must evidence that they are registered with the appropriate regulatory body; for example, Ofsted, Care Quality Commission or Care Inspectorate Scotland in order to be eligible to apply to the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract). on a non-exclusive basis. The Provider acknowledges that, in entering this Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract), no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee has been granted by the Participating Authorities for Services from the Provider and that the Participating Organisations are at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any of the Services. The Lead Authority are carrying out the Opening of this bespoke Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. This means that the Lead Authority will invite all interested parties to tender as a single stage.

Options: 1x 8-month Option to Extend

Lot 22 - Residential Short Breaks

The Participating Local Authorities are seeking to appoint multiple Providers to deliver Services for the provision of; A) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Pre-16, B) Department for Education registered, independent special schools and colleges; day placements, weekly boarder placements and 52-week residential placements. All placements in these settings for Children and Young People Post-16, C) Residential Children's Homes for Children and Young People aged 0 - 18 years, D) Ofsted Registered Residential Short Break Services for Children and Young People 0 - 18 years. In relation to Residential Children's Homes, where applicable, Homes must evidence that they are registered with the appropriate regulatory body; for example, Ofsted, Care Quality Commission or Care Inspectorate Scotland in order to be eligible to apply to the Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract). on a non-exclusive basis. The Provider acknowledges that, in entering this Flexible Procurement Agreement (the Contract), no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee has been granted by the Participating Authorities for Services from the Provider and that the Participating Organisations are at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any of the Services. The Lead Authority are carrying out the Opening of this bespoke Flexible Procurement Agreement (Contract) under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), within the Social and Other Specific Services Procurement Route. This means that the Lead Authority will invite all interested parties to tender as a single stage.

Options: 1x 8-month Option to Extend

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027519-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| 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

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2022 at 13:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027519-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharitis/register
- http://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/pages/default.aspx
- http://hwb.wales.gov.uk/
- http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/institutions/
- http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/About_us/Regulation/Registering_charities_index.aspx
- http://www.communities.gov.uk/newsroom/factsandfigures/housingplanning1/
- http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/A-ZOfCentralGovernment/index.htm
- http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/Localcouncils/index.htm
- http://www.fire.org.uk/fire-brigades.html
- http://www.firescotland.gov.uk/your-area.aspx
- http://www.fireservice.co.uk/information/ukfrs
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/archive/law-order/Police/PoliceServiceofScotland
- http://www.hefce.ac.uk/workprovide/unicoll/fecs/
- http://www.hefce.ac.uk/workprovide/unicoll/heis/
- http://www.hscni.net/index.php?link=trusts
- http://www.nepo.org
- http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AcuteTrustListing.aspx
- http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/local-councils-in-northern-ireland
- http://www.nifrs.org/areas-districts/
- http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/gov.htm
- http://www.oscr.org.uk/
- http://www.police-information.co.uk/index.html
- http://www.psni.police.uk/index.htm
- http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/localauthorities.php
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2012/02/2421/1
- http://www.scotland.police.uk/
- http://www.scottishambulance.com/TheService/organised.aspx
- http://www.sell3wales.gov.uk?Search/search_Auth.aspx
- http://www.ukschoolsdirectory.net
- http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure
- https://education.gov.scot/ParentZone
- https://gov.wales/topics/housing-and-regeneration/publications/registered-social-landlords-in-wales/?lang=en
- https://idea.org.uk/
- https://newcastle.gov.uk
- https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/contact
- https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurement-policy-applies
- https://www.gov.uk/check-a-university-is-officially-recognised/recognised-bodies
- https://www.gov.uk/find-school-in-england
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/open-academies-and-academy-projects-in-development
- https://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/permissible-users
- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
- https://www.ons.gov.uk/
- https://www.police.uk/forces/

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